Pierce Papers, 1892-1968. 1892-1968.

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Pierce Papers, 1892-1968. 1892-1968.

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The Papers consist of the Oregon Library Commission (later becoming the Oregon State Library) biennial reports (1907-1925), portions of Pierce's last will and testament along with obituaries and her funeral service. Included also are copies of her writings: publications, editorials, etc. There are various correspondence files, mostly from Reed Professor Dorothy O. Johansen as well as some family letters, mostly from her sister Mabel Marvin Hairgrove. There is a bibliography of her works, Marvin genealogical information, and summaries of the boxes of papers and items she donated to the Oregon State Library. There are also two theses, one about Cornelia and her role in Oregon libraries by Melissa Ann Brisley, the other detailing the development of the State Library by Wilbur D. Rowe. The Collection includes ten day books and diaries kept by Cornelia Marvin Pierce, as well as various family photographs.

2 linear ft. (4 MS boxes)

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Oregon State Library

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The Oregon State Library serves to promote the establishment, development, and support of library services to the people of Oregon; to provide library service that assists informed decision-making by the personnel of government; and to encourage cooperation between units of government and among libraries. The library is administered by a seven member Board of Trustees which selects a secretary to serve as state librarian and to administer the state library. The history o...

Pierce, Cornelia Marvin, 1873-1957.

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Cornelia Marvin Pierce (1873-1957) earned her library degree from the Armour Institute in Chicago in 1896. After serving as the secretary of the Oregon Library Commission in 1905, she became the first Oregon State Librarian and greatly expanded the book program by her retirement in 1928, when she married Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce. When he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, she wrote many of his speeches and helped advance New Deal programs. From the description ...