Papers 1868-1941

Eliot, William Greenleaf, 1811-1887

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Born August 5, 1811 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, William Greenleaf Eliot (1811-1887) traveled to St. Louis as a missionary in 1834 and became the first Unitarian minister west of the Mississippi. He went on to become one of St. Louis's most influential and respected citizens, working in favor of the Union, emancipation, temperance, and women's rights. Eliot was also the co-founder of Washington University, served as the president of the board of directors from 1854 to 1887, and served as Chanc...

First Unitarian Church (Portland, Or.)

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Jamieson Kirkwood Parker (1895-1939) was born in Portland to Horatio H. and Charlotte Boykin Parker and died at his hometown. While in high school, Parker worked in the offices of Portland architect, A.E. Doyle. He designed the lettering on the exterior of the Multnomah County Public Library in downtown Portland during this time. After graduating from the Portland Academy, he earned a degree in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania in 1916 and opened an architectural office...

Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)

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Officially titled the Lewis & Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair, the exposition was an international event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was held in Portland, Oregon, from June 1 to Oct. 15, 1905, and was designed to promote trade between the Pacific Northwest and Asia; to contribute to the wealth of Oregon through its forestry and agriculture; and to encourage the arts of the region. Planning began around 1901 and th...

Eliot, Mary E.

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Johnson-Illi, Ruth, 1954-

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Eliot, Ruth

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Eliot, T. L. (Thomas Lamb), 1841-1936

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Thomas Lamb Eliot, Portland clergyman, was born October 13, 1841 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1867, Eliot came to Portland, Oregon, where he became the first pastor of the First Unitarian Church, a position he held until 1893. Rev. Eliot was influential in Portland's social, cultural, and educational life, which included serving as Multnomah County superintendent of schools (1872-1876), director of the Portland Library Association (1896-1925), and trustee of Reed College (1904-1925). He also playe...