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Virgil Bain Staples legislative correspondence , 1933-1937
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Staples, Virgil Bain, 1877-1955
- Title
- Virgil Bain Staples legislative correspondence
- Dates
- 1933-1937 (inclusive)19331937
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 276
- Summary
- Virgil Bain Staples worked as a ranch hand in eastern Oregon, became a businessman in Ontario, Oregon, and served in the Oregon Legislature as representative from the 31st District, Malheur County, 1933-1945. The collection contains legislative correspondence regarding requests and advice from constituents and lobbyists, 1933-1937.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Virgil Bain Staples was born in Henderson, Kentucky, and moved to Oregon in 1896. He worked as a ranch hand in eastern Oregon, and became a businessman in Ontario, Oregon.
He later served in the Oregon Legislature as a Republican, representing the 31st District, Malheur County, 1933-1945.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains legislative correspondence regarding requests and advice from constituents and lobbyists.
The correspondence is first separated by session (1933; 1935 special session; 1937) and then letters are organized alphabetically within each session.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
- Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Staples, Virgil Bain, 1877-1955
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives
- Republican Party (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Malheur County (Or.)--Politics and government--20th century
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
