Melvin Clark George papers [manuscript], 1882-1933.

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Melvin Clark George papers [manuscript], 1882-1933.

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Collection includes: photocopied newspaper clippings about M. C. George; typescript document "Secrets for a Healthy Life," 49 pp; Letters from M. C. George; Letters to M. C. George from: P.W. Marx, City Engineer of The Dalles, Oregon, Albert Tozier, Edward R. Geary, Benjamin Alvord, etc; Typescript copy of a letter on United States Senate stationery recommending the appointment of Judge M. C. George, 1 p, 1905; Manuscript financial records, 1 p; Typescript biographical notes; Typescript document "The Commercial Future of Portland and the Great Columbia Basin," address before the Columbia and Snake River Waterway Association, Kennewick Washington, by M. C. George, 23 pp, September 2, 1913.

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Alvord, Benjamin, 1813-1884

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Alvord was born in Rutland, Vermont, where he developed an interest in nature. He attended the United States Military Academy and displayed a talent in mathematics. He graduated in 1833. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. Infantry and participated in the Seminole Wars. He returned to West Point as an assistant professor of mathematics until 1839, when he was again assigned to the 4th Infantry. He spent 21 years of his military career with that regiment. He was on frontier, garrison, and engin...

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Tozier, Albert, 1860-1937.

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Marx, P. W.

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Geary, Edward R., 1811-1886.

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Edward R. Geary, pioneer missionary and educator, was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, and in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington Territory from1859-1861. From the guide to the Edward R. Geary papers,...

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George, M. C. (Melvin Clark), 1849-1933

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Melvin Clarke George (1849-1933) was born in Ohio and came to Oregon with his parents in 1851. He was educated at Santiam Academy and Willamette University. He was an Oregon state senator, 1876-1880, and U.S. Representative, 1880-1884 (Republican), and later practiced law in Portland. From the guide to the Melvin Clarke George papers, 1867-1930, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) Per note with manuscript: Melvin Clark G...

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