Charles A. Sprague photographs collection [graphic], 1911-1972

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Charles A. Sprague photographs collection [graphic], 1911-1972

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This collection contains studio portraits of Charles A. Sprague (1887-1969), governor of Oregon from 1938-1942, and his wife, Blanche Chamberlain Sprague, as well as images of their official activities and private and family lives. The photographs also include images of their children and family homes; prominent political and public figures; Charles A. Sprague's involvement in Oregon's civil defense preparation, including shipbuilding, during World War II; and his activities with the O & C Advisory Board of the Bureau of Land Management. There is one oversize presentation album that features the Spragues' participation in the 1941 launching ceremony for the S.S. Star of Oregon. Most of the images in this collection date from 1911-1972, though many were taken in the 1940s. Includes one hand-colored photograph, snapshots, safety film negatives, one color contact print, photomechanical prints, postcards, and letterpress mats and plate. Photographers include Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.), Cronise Studio (Salem, Or.), Gladys Gilbert Studio (Portland, Or.), Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.), and wildlife photographer William L. Finley.

0.52 cubic feet (260 photographic prints, 1 color contact sheet, 19 safety film negatives, 9 photomechanical prints, 2 letterpress mats, and 1 letterpress plate in 1 document box and 1 oversize folder)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8035618

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