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Marshall Cornett papers , 1935-1949
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cornett, Marshall E., 1898-1947
- Title
- Marshall Cornett papers
- Dates
- 1935-1949 (inclusive)19351949
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 576
- Summary
- Marshall Eugene Cornett (1898-1947) was a business owner and politician of Oregon who served in the state senate from 1941-1947 and was killed in a plane crash while still in office. The collection (1935-1949) contains correspondence files and speeches.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
Marshall Eugene Cornett (1898-1947) was a business owner and politician of Oregon.
He was born in Kentucky and later moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon after serving in World War One. He served in the state senate, as a Republican, from 1941-1947. He was killed in a plane crash while still in office; the plane was also carrying Oregon Governor Earl Snell and Oregon Secretary of State Robert S. Farrell, Jr.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence files are separated into incoming and outgoing series. A paper finding aid is available in the Reading Room that lists incoming correspondents individually.
Incoming correspondence is arranged alphabetically and is from 1943 until 1949. Writers include Oregon business owners, local government agencies (especially from Klamath Falls), other politicians, and constituents.
Outgoing correspondence is arranged by date, from 1942 to 1947.
The collection also includes speeches by Cornett (1935-1947), and other miscellaneous papers.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Marshall Cornett Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen--Oregon--Klamath Falls
- Politicians--Oregon--Klamath Falls
Personal Names
- Cornett, Marshall E., 1898-1947
- Cornett, Marshall E., 1898-1947
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate
- Republican Party (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Klamath Falls (Or.)--Politics and government--20th century
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
