Oliver Matthews collection, 1905-1969.

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Oliver Matthews collection, 1905-1969.

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Scrapbooks and logs pertaining to Oregon trees, logging methods, and wood products are included. Scrapbooks, arranged by species or other subject, include correspondence, clippings, photographs, and postcards. Daily logs provide mile-by-mile information on trips taken by Matthews in his search for botanical specimens, wood samples, and rare or large trees. The logs contain maps, photographs, correspondence, trip narratives, and receipts.

16 cubic ft.

Oregon State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7666892

Oregon State University Libraries

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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...

Matthews, Oliver Vincent, 1892-1979

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Dendrologist and self-described "botanical tramp". Oliver Matthews traveled all parts of Oregon for more than 40 years in pursuit of trees, particularly the biggest of each species. Matthews graduated from Willamette University in 1913 and later received teacher training as a post-graduate at Oregon College of Education, but had no formal training as a botanist. He served in Europe during World War I and worked as a carpenter and an extra in the silent film industry in Hollywood after the war. H...