Theresa Truchot papers, 1940-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Truchot, Theresa, 1891-1980
Title
Theresa Truchot papers
Dates
1940-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
Collection Number
Mss 2618
Summary
Collection includes research notes regarding Oregon and Northwest history. Theresa Truchot was a local historian of early Lake Oswego. She was the author of many publications and conducted oral histories of early Lake Oswego residents. She initiated the Junior Historical Society and was a speaker on local history topics.
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

Theresa Truchot, a local historian of early Lake Oswego, was born in 1891. She was the author of many publications, including the Charcoal Wagon Boy, and conducted many oral histories of early Lake Oswego residents. She initiated the Junior Historical Society and was a speaker on local history topics.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes research notes regarding Oregon and Northwest history, 1940-1958.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Theresa Truchot papers, Mss 2618, 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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Lake Oswego Public Library, October 1980.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific--History
  • Oregon--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • research notes