Binger Hermann papers, 1868-1916.

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Binger Hermann papers, 1868-1916.

Papers of an Oregon Congressman and U.S. Land Office commissioner. The collection consists of a small group of correspondence relating to Binger's historical writings; two land patent documents from 1868 and 1897; news clippings; research notes; and typescripts of some of Hermann's historical writings. Writings include: "The Baltimore Colony and pioneer recollections," "The race for an empire and tales of the Pacific northwest," "The story of an eventful life," and "The story of a busy life."

.45 cubic feet (1 document case)

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Hermann, Binger, 1843-1926

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Born in Lanoconing, Maryland, Binger Hermann settled in Coos County, Oregon in 1859. From the guide to the Binger Hermann letters, 1887-1925, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Binger Hermann (1843-1926) came to Oregon (1859) where he taught school (1859-1864), studied law (1864-1865) and was elected to the Oregon legislature (1866). Hermann was later an Oregon State Senator (1868-1870) and U.S. Land Agent for the Roseburg area (1871-1874). Hermann practised law in...