Isaac Burpee papers circa 1932-1946

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Isaac Burpee papers circa 1932-1946

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Papers of Isaac Burpee, a construction engineer, historian, and director of the Oregon Historical Society. Papers consist of accounting records of Coos Bay, South Umpqua, and Yaquina Bay Jetty construction projects, Burpee family genealogical information, correspondence pertaining to Burpee's Pacific Northwest Americana Library, and Memorials Committee correspondence and records during his service at the Oregon Historical Society. Also included are Burpee's research notes and correspondence on the Know Nothing (American) Party of Oregon.

5 linear feet (1 document case, 2 11x14 Over A folders, 1 30x42 Over C folder)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6378306

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