Oregon State Horticultural Society records, 1890-1964 (bulk 1890-1944)

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Oregon State Horticultural Society records, 1890-1964 (bulk 1890-1944)

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These records were generated and assembled by the Oregon State Horticultural Society and document the origins and development of the organization. The Meeting Minutes and Proceedings include minutes journals in original form and on microfilm. In addition to meeting minutes, the journals include memberships lists, by-laws, and articles of incorporation. The Fiscal Records (Series II) document the finances of the Society. Series III consists of letters written or received by C.D. Minton, the Society's Secretary-Treasurer, from 1917 to 1924 (General) and letters received by filbert and walnut specialist A.A. Quarnberg of Vancouver, Washington, from 1909 to 1931. The Printed Materials include meeting programs for 1893-1964 and Oregon State Board of Horticulture biennial reports for selected years, begininng with 1891, which include proceedings of the annual Horticultural Society meetings.

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Oregon State Horticultural Society

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The Oregon State Horticultural Society was formed in 1885 and incorporated in 1909 as an educational organization working for the advancement of horticulture. The staff of the Horticulture Department at OSU were closely associated with the society from its beginnings. The society's secretary was traditionally the extension horticulturalist. From the description of Oregon State Horticultural Society records, 1890-1964 (bulk 1890-1944) (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 54084...

Bouquet, A. G. B. (Arthur George Bristow), 1885-

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Olcott, Ben W. (Ben Wilson), 1872-1952

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Ben Wilson Olcott (1872-1952) was born on Keithsburg, Illinois on October 15, 1872. He came west to Salem, Oregon in 1892 to work with William Brown and Company. While in Salem he became acquainted with Oswald West, who was elected Oregon's Governor in 1910, and who exerted major influence on Olcott's future career. After a stint as a gold dust teller and buyer with the Fairbanks Banking Company, Olcott rejoined his friend West in 1907. West headed Oregon's State Land Office and he ...

Bailey, C. H. (Cecil Henry)

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Quarnberg, A. A. b. 1849.

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Paulus, Robert C.

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Worsley, Ben S.

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Oregon. Board of Horticulture

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Lake, E. R. b. 1860.

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Park, Charles A.

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Minton, C. D.

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