Pierce, Cornelia Marvin, 1873-1957.

Dates:
Birth 1873
Death 1957

Biographical notes:

Cornelia Marvin Pierce (1873-1957) earned her library degree from the Armour Institute in Chicago in 1896. After serving as the secretary of the Oregon Library Commission in 1905, she became the first Oregon State Librarian and greatly expanded the book program by her retirement in 1928, when she married Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce. When he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, she wrote many of his speeches and helped advance New Deal programs.

From the description of Pierce Papers, 1892-1968. 1892-1968. (CORVALLIS BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY). WorldCat record id: 757584506

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  • Oregon (as recorded)