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Jack Meier papers, 1928-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Meier, Jack (Jack L.), 1912-1988
- Title
- Jack Meier papers
- Dates
- 1928-1972 (inclusive)19281972
- Quantity
- 1.45 cubic feet, (1 record carton and 1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2683
- Summary
- Papers of Julius L. "Jack" Meier Jr. (1912-1988) include materials regarding his business concerns, particularly Meier & Frank Co. and Timberline Lodge; documents relating to his involvement in charitable and humanitarian causes, particularly the Oregon Jewish Welfare Fund and other relief measures for Jewish refugees during World War II; and correspondence regarding a compilation of material on the history and development of Timberline Lodge and winter sports on Mount Hood. Meier was manager and executive officer of the Meier & Frank Co. in Portland, Oregon, and the son of Julius L. Meier, who served one term as governor of Oregon.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Julius L. "Jack" Meier, Jr. (1912-1988) was manager and executive officer of the Meier & Frank Co. in Portland, Oregon, from 1933-1972. His father was Julius L. Meier, who served as general manager of Meier & Frank and as governor of Oregon from 1931-1935.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of Jack Meier include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports and financial records regarding his business concerns, particularly Meier & Frank Co. and Timberline Lodge, 1928-1942; correspondence, reports, and other papers regarding his involvement in charitable and humanitarian causes, particularly the Oregon Jewish Welfare Fund and other relief measures for Jewish refugees during World War II, 1939-1942; personal papers, 1938-1942; and correspondence regarding a compilation of material on the history and development of Timberline Lodge and winter sports on Mount Hood, 1971-1972.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Jack Meier papers, Mss 2683, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Department stores--Oregon--Portland
- Jewish refugees--Oregon
- Skis and skiing--Oregon--Hood, Mount
- World War, 1939-1945--Jews
Personal Names
- Meier, Jack (Jack L.), 1912-1988
Corporate Names
- Meier & Frank (Portland, Or.)
- Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- financial records
- printed ephemera
