George W. Peavy Papers 1904-1955

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George W. Peavy Papers 1904-1955

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The Peavy Papers document the professional and civic activities of George W. Peavy, who served as the first Dean of Forestry (1913-1940) and President (1932-1940) of Oregon State College.

0.77 cubic ft.; The materials are housed in three document boxes, one half-size document box and one oversize (20x24) box.

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Oregon State University Archives

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