Papers, 1883-1922.

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Papers, 1883-1922.

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Papers include: Three letterpress books (1883-1887) containing copies of Selling's business correspondence; two account books (1891-1892, 1900-1909); scrapbook (1912-1924) containing letters concerning Selling's U.S. Senate candidacy (1912), war relief campaign, Jewish Relief Committee work, and other philanthropic activities; scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to 1912 U.S. Senate campaign; personal and political letters, including pledge of support for Selling from members of the state legislature for the position of house speaker and subscription list for support of American Committee for Armenian and Syrian relief; certificate of nomination (1912) as candidate for U.S. Senate.

.05 cu. ft.; 7 v.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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