Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence

Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence, 1931-1963

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Smyth, Laurence Gordon, 1902-1960
Title: Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence
Dates: 1931-1963 (inclusive)
19311963
Quantity: .23 cubic feet, (1 document case)
Collection Number: Mss 2709
Summary: Laurence Gordon Smyth (1902-1960) was a reporter and political editor for the Oregon Journal for 38 years. He also served as assistant for public information to Douglas McKay during McKay's tenure as Secretary of the Interior. Correspondence is primarily to Smyth's wife, Marie Mongrain Smyth, regarding his activities while traveling on Oregon Journal business, working for McKay in Washington, D.C., and personal matters.
Repository: 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: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Laurence Gordon Smyth (1902-1960) was a reporter and political editor for the Oregon Journal for 38 years. He also served as assistant for public information to Douglas McKay during McKay's tenure as Secretary of the Interior.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, 1931-1963, primarily to Laurence Gordon Smyth's wife, Marie Mongrain Smyth, regarding his activities while traveling on Oregon Journal business, working for Douglas McKay in Washington, D.C., and personal matters.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence, Mss 2709, 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.

Archives West Finding Aid

Table of Contents