Scope and Contents note
The first four images show Cordill and San Francisco officials Mayor "Sunny Jim" Rolph and Fire Chief Murphy at a 1920s event testing Cordill's fireproof drywall. The rest of the album is Cordill and his family, and their vacations at Santa Monica and other California destinations, 1908-1923.
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1923
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
Conditions Governing Use note
Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Rex Cordill was an inventor active in the early 20th century, contributing significantly to technological advancements in his era.
Extent
0.25 linear feet (1 album) ; 11" x 7"
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Rex Cordill was an inventor who lived in California. The collection consists of an album. The first four images show Cordill and San Francisco officials Mayor "Sunny Jim" Rolph and Fire Chief Murphy at a 1920s event testing Cordill's fireproof drywall. The rest of the album is Cordill and his family, and their vacations at Santa Monica and other California destinations, 1908-1923.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Purchased from Tom Robinson in 2009.
General Physical Description note
1 album
Processing Information note
Collection processed by Normandy S. Helmer.
- Title
- Guide to the Rex Cordill album
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Normandy Helmer; updated by staff
- Date
- c2010; updated 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latn
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
