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Theodore T. Geer receipt

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1898 Apr 28] 1
Identifier: CA 1898 Apr 28

Scope and Contents

In the handwritten receipt, Geer states that he received $1,000 from H.B. Plummer. The receipt goes on to state that if Geer is elected Governor he will appoint Plummer superintendent of the State Penitentiary.

Dates

  • Creation: 1898 April 28

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Theodore T. Geer (1851-1924) served in the Oregon State House of Representatives in 1880 and again in 1889 until 1893. He was elected governor of Oregon and served from January 9, 1899 until January 14, 1903.

Extent

0.025 linear feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Theodore T. Geer (1851-1924) served in the Oregon State House of Representatives in the 1880s and as governor of Oregon, from January 9, 1899 until January 14, 1903. The collection contains a receipt regarding political offices written by Geer on April 18, 1898.

Related Materials

Other collections relating to Theodore T. Geer at Special Collections and University Archives include: Theodore T. Geer letter to Fred T. Merrill and Company, CA 1899 Feb 14

Physical Description

1 folder.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Tanya Parlet, 2013.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

This collection received a basic level of processing including minimal organization and rehousing.

Description information is drawn in part from information supplied with the collection and initial surveys of the contents.

Title
Guide to the Theodore T. Geer Receipt
Status
Complete Description
Author
Tanya Parlet.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA