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Ira Staggs papers , 1918-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baker County Chamber of Commerce; United States. Department of Agriculture; American Society of Range Management; Oregon. State Public Welfare Commission; Pacific Wool Growers; Basche-Duncan Ditch Company; Oregon Farm Bureau Federation; J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company; Staggs, Ira, 1888-1973; Water Users of Lower Powder
- Title
- Ira Staggs papers
- Dates
- 1918-1966 (inclusive)19181966
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (2 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 317
- Summary
- Ira D. Staggs (1888-1973) farmed and raised livestock near Baker City, Oregon. The collection consists of correspondence and documentation primarily concerned with Staggs' life as a rancher.
- 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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- 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
Ira Dwight Staggs (1888-1973) farmed and raised livestock near Baker City, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, association records, personal business records, and personal records.
Correspondence is divided into incoming (1,074 letters, 1918-1966) and outgoing (671 letters, 1918-1964). Both sections are arranged chronologically. Major correspondents include J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company, Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, and Pacific Wool Growers, among others. The correspondence relates to the problems of wheat, cattle, and sheep ranching, and Staggs' relations with state and Federal committees and agencies related to agricultural affairs, such as the Agricultural Research Foundation, Farm Credit Administration, and U. S. Department of the Interior.
Manuscripts include speeches and editorials written by Staggs as well as carbons of manuscripts by others.
Association records are arranged alphabetically by organization name. Records include minutes, reports, and information sheets. The organizations are: Agricultural Research Foundation, American Society of Range Management, Baker County Chamber of Commerce, Basche-Duncan Ditch Company, Oregon State Public Welfare Commission, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and Water Users of Lower Powder.
Personal business records include ledgers, financial statements (including taxes), and legal documents.
Personal records consist of Staggs's diaries (1946-1947, 1950-1955, and 1957-1966) and travel journals. A travel journal from 1949 describes Staggs's trip to Miami, Florida, and Cuba. There is also a folder of memorabilia.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Ira Staggs Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture and state--Oregon--History--20th century
- Agriculture and state--United States--History--20th century
- Farm life--Oregon--Baker County
- Farm management--Oregon--Baker County
- Ranchers--Oregon
- Ranching--Oregon--Baker County
Personal Names
- Staggs, Ira, 1888-1973
- Staggs, Ira, 1888-1973
- Staggs, Ira, 1888-1973
Corporate Names
- Agricultural Research Foundation (Or.)
- American Society of Range Management
- Baker County Chamber of Commerce
- Basche-Duncan Ditch Company
- Oregon Farm Bureau Federation--Records and correspondence
- Oregon. State Public Welfare Commission--Records and correspondence
- Pacific Wool Growers
- United States. Department of Agriculture
- United States. Department of the Interior
- United States. Farm Credit Administration
- Water Users of Lower Powder
Geographical Names
- Cuba--Description and travel
- Miami (Fla.)--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Business records
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Ledgers (account books)
