E. E. Wilson Papers, 1838-1961
Inventory
Subgroup I: Personal/Family Records, 1838-1961
(Box SR 5/10/6/10)
I. Personal, 1880-1961:
School Notes & Reports, 1882-1884
College Notes & Reports, 1886-1900
Law School Records, 1891-1893:
Correspondence, 1891-1893 (2 folders)
Questions and answers on lectures, 1891-1893 (5 folders)
Other notes, 1891-1892
Exams and assignments, 1892-1893
Oregon Supreme Court documents, 1892-1893
Law Practice Recognition, 1893-1959
Correspondence, 1898-1961 (3 folders)
Democratic Party materials, 1894-1918:
Correspondence, 1894
Lists, 1894 & 1914
Poll Book, 1906
Political literature, 1918
City Attorney Petitions, 1917
Oswald West newspaper articles, correspondence, booklets, 1935-1953
Kennedy Inaugural Invitation, 1961 and 1919 Invitation for Luncheon
with the President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
Speeches & Presentations, 1889-1914
Speech by Robert Ingersoll sent to Wilson, undated
(Box SR 5/10/6/20)
Corvallis Land Settlement History (article by Wilson, undated)
Gene Simpson Pheasant Material, 1908-1935
Pheasant File, 1904-1907
Clark Family Search, 1895-1896
Parker Stadium Contributions, 1951-1954
Benton-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, 1937-1953
Izaak Walton League, 1922-1958
Men's Garden Club of Corvallis, 1943-1960
Portland University Club, 1937-1960
Fraternal Mystic Circle, 1907-1917
Insurance & Tax Statements, 1912-1917
Other Memorabilia programs, invitations, booklets, 1893-1961
Native Sons of Oregon organizational materials:
Informational flyers and recruitment letters, ca. 1900
Constitution, 1899 (mounted inside leather document pouch)
Thos. H. Benton Cabin No. 21 records, 1900:
List of members (bound inside leather document pouch)
New member notices
Secretary's record book
Receipt books
Letter from Grand President, Feb. 1900
Supplies list
Extra supplies, song sheets, constitutions, membership blanks
Autograph album, 1880-1884
Bank books, statements, canceled checks, 1909-1924
Calendars and memoranda books, 1891-1900
Miscellaneous calenders and appointment books (not used), 1907-1947
Address book, undated
Wilson's funeral memorial book, 1961
Newspaper clippings about E. E. Wilson, 1914-1949 & undated
James R. Haddock letters, envelopes, 1884-1889
(Oversize box SR 3/9/3/A)
Oswald West Retrospective, Oregonian Magazine, October 3-October 31, 1937
Two U.S. flags, ca. 1900
(Oversize box 10/2/3/d)
Scrapbook, Corvallis newspaper clippings (some written by Wilson?), 1891-1892
(Box SR 5/10/6/30)
II. Family, 1866-1959:
Obituaries, biographies, 1927 & 1938 (Lewis and Rose Wilson)
Sympathy correspondence, 1927 & 1938 (2 folders)
Correspondence, general, 1884-1937
Correspondence, from Rose's sister, Mahala Shearer, Yakima, WA, 1908-1909
Organizational documents Women's Club, Literary Society, Sunday School, undated
OSC Women's Day, 1928-1929
Speeches/Presentations, 1893-1898
School papers, undated
Daughters of the American Revolution, Russell genealogy, 1917-1929
Letter from P.B. Hayden to Lewis Wilson, 1866
Negro Puppets, undated
Legal documents, tax receipts, insurance policies, 1902-1921
Birthday, Valentine, calling cards, 1868-1919
Postcards, 1901-1934
Wedding invitations, 1893-1932
Inspirational booklets, undated
"Miladi" article, Woman and her daily life, undated
Crochet instructions, undated
Other materials programs, lists, invitations, dance cards, 1883-1930
Newspaper and magazine articles:
Corvallis society news (articles mentioning Rose Wilson), 1930-1937
Lessons in French, Oregonian, 1900
"Pioneer Mother" articles, 1927
Poetry and stories, 1879-1961, most undated (3 folders)
Pathfinder magazine issues, March 1934
Plans for alterations and additions to E. E. Wilson's home, drawn
by Bennes & Herzog, architects, 1930:
Specifications and supplies lists
(Oversize drawer 8)
Elevation drawings and floor plans
Detail drawing of pergola and porch columns
Rand-McNally vest-pocket map of Oregon, 1895
(Oversize Box SR 3/9/3/A)
Yakima Signal and Yakima Record, January 5, 1884 (contain obituaries
of Rose Wilson's mother)
Corvallis Gazette-Times newspaper, selected issues from 1889-1959
The Modern Priscilla, 1893-1903
Oregon Union newspaper, April 15, 1898-May 6, 1898
The Idaho Republican newspaper, July 27, 1906
Yaquina Bay News-Reporter, Dec. 9, 1909
Yaquina Bay News, Sept. 21, 1933
Crochet instructions, undated
Office floor plans, undated
III. Personal Books, 1838-1918
Listed below in chronological order of publication dates are personal
books from Wilson's collection. Many of the books appear to have been
originally owned by someone other than E. E. Wilson; inscriptions are
noted. Some books appear to have been Rose Wilson's from when she
attended college. When a book could be confirmed as a Corvallis College
text, it is noted by an asterisk (*). In addition, a list of Wilson's
books no longer available through the Archives is included in the first
box of books.
(Box SR 5/10/6/40)
Bailey, Ebenezer. The Young Ladies' Class Book, Boston: Gould,
Kendall and Lincoln (1838)
(Oversize box 10/2/3/d)
The Holy Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments, New York:
Methodist Episcopal Church (1839).
(Box SR 5/10/6/40)
Henry, T. Charles. Letters to an Anxious Inquirer, Designed to Relieve
the Difficulties of a Friend under Serious Impressions, Philadelphia:
Presbyterian Board of Publication (1840). Signed by Rosella Russell, 1840.
Sanders, Charles W. Sanders' Spelling Book Designed to Teach the Orthography
and Orthoepy of Dr. Webster, New York: Ivison & Phinney (1846).
Signed by Wm. Thornton.
Jacobus, Melancthon W. Notes on the Gospels, Critical and
Explanatory, Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication (1848).
Signed by Alma Knight.
Coxe, Margaret. The Life of John Wycliffe, D. D., Father
of the English Reformation, Columbus: Isaac N. Whiting (1849).
Hayden, A. S. The Sacred Melodeon, Cincinnati (1849).
Fleming, Robert. The Fulfilling of the Scripture for Confirming Believers
and Convincing Believers (abridged from the 3rd edition), Philadelphia:
Presbyterian Board of Publication (ca.1850). Signed by Wm. E. Thornton
Goodrich, S. G. A Pictorial History of Greece; Ancient and Modern,
New York: Huntington and Savage (1850). Signed by Wilson.
Kidder, D. P. The Mirage of Life, New York: Lane & Scott (1850).
Kidder, D. P. The People of Persia, New York: Lane & Scott (1850).
Spiers, A. General French and English Dictionary, Paris: Baudry, Librairie Europeenne (1853).
Die Bibel, New York (1856). Pages of writing in German on the front and back pages.
Sanders, Charles W. Sanders' Series. The School Reader. Fourth Book,
New York: Ivison & Phinney (1856).
Weld, Allen H. Weld's English Grammar, Illustrated by Exercises in
Composition, Analyzing and Parsing, Sanborn, Boston: Carter and Bazin (1856).
Williard, Emma. Abridged History of the United States; Republic of
America, New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. (1857).
Clark, S. W. The Science of the English Language, A Practical Grammar,
New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. (1858). Signed by Miss R. Russell.
Clark, S. W. Science of the English Language. First Lessons in English
Grammar. National Series., New York: A. S. Barnes & Burr (1860).
Signed by Mahala A. Russell and William Thornton. (Mahala Russell,
the sister to Rose Wilson (Russell) attended Corvallis College with Rose in 1866 as a preparatory student.)
Parker, H. F. Discoverers and Pioneers of America, New York: Derby & Jackson
(1860). Signed by William Thornton and Wilson.
Jenkins, Jabez. Jenkin's Vest-Pocket Lexicon, Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott
Company (1861).
Bullions, Rev. Peter. The Principles of Latin Grammar, New York: Sheldon
and Company (1862).
Sanders, Charles W. Sanders' New Speller, Definer and Analyzer, New York:
Ivison, Phinney & Company (1863) [2 copies; 1 partial].
(Box SR 5/10/6/50)
The New Testament, New York: American Bible Society (1866). Signed by
Mrs. E. A. Knight.
Davies, Charles. New Elementary Algebra: Embracing the First Principles
of Science, New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. (1866). Signed by
Rosella Russell, Corvallis College, Sept. 10, 1866. (Rose Russell,
Wilson's mother, attended Corvallis College in 1866 as a preparatory student.)*
Thomson, James B. New Rudiments of Arithmetic Combining Mental and Slate
Exercises, New York: Clark & Maynard, Publishers (1872).
Soule, Richard and Loomis J. Campbell. Pronouncing Handbook of Words
Often Mispronounced and of Words as to which a Choice
of Pronunciation is Allowed, Boston: Lee & Shepard (1873).
Spencer, P. R. Spencerian System of Penmanship, American Educational Series,
Book Four, Ivison, Blakeman, New York & Chicago: Taylor Co. (1873). Signed by Wilson.*
Patterson, A. W. The Pacific Coast First Reader, San Francisco: A. L.
Bancroft & Company (1874 & 1877 editions). Both signed by Wilson.
Song Evangel, inscribed: The Calvary Sabbath School, 1875.
Watson, J. Madison. Independent Fourth Reader, A. S. Barnes & Company
(1876). Signed by Wilson.
Beadle's Dime Speaker Series, The Dime Select Speaker, New York: Beadle and Adams, Publishers, (1877).
Chase, Thomas (ed.). The Aeneid of Virgil (edited with explanatory notes),
Philadelphia: Eldredge & Brother (1877).
Jevons, W. Stanley. Elementary Lessons in Logic: Deductive and Inductive,
New York: MacMillan and Co. (1877). Signed by Alma Knight.
Soennecken, F. Methodical Text Book to Round Writing for Self-Instruction
and for Use in Schools (Ninth Edition), New York, NY: Keuffel
Esser Co. (1877).
Wayland, Francis. The Elements of Political Economy, New York: Sheldon &
Company (1878). Signed by Alma A. Knight.*
Brown, Goold. The First Lines of English Grammar, New York: William Wood &
Co. (1879 & 1882 editions; latter signed by Wilson).
Gildersleeve, B. L. A Latin Reader, New York: University Publishing (1880).*
A Brief History of the United States, New York: A. S. Barnes & Company
(1880). Signed by Wilson.
Paradise Lost, by John Milton (ca 1880) (front cover missing) Includes
discussion and criticism. Signed by Rose J. Wilson.
Brooks, Edward. The Normal Elementary Arithmetic, Philadelphia: Sower &
Potts & Co. (1881). Signed by Wilson.
Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls, Boston: D. Lothrop & Company (1881).
Signed by Wilson.
Fisher, Joseph. The History of Landholding in England, New York: The
Humboldt Publishing Company (1882).
Kingsley, Rev. Charles, Hypatia, New York: John W. Lovell Company (1883).
(Oversize box 10/2/3/e)
Architectural Studies, Twelve Designs for Low-Cost Homes, New York: William
T. Comstock (1885).
Architectural Studies, Interior Woodwork, New York: William T. Comstock (1886).
(Box SR 5/10/6/50)
Beckford, William. Vathek, An Arabian Tale, New York: John B. Alden,
Publisher (1887).
Hazard, M. C. The Pilgrim Handbook on the International Lessons of 1887,
Boston and Chicago: Congregational Sunday-School and Publishing
Society (1887). Signed by Wilson.
Todd, Rev. John. The Student's Manual, John B. Alden, Publisher (1887).
Signed by Wilson.
The People's Song and Dance Album, Boston: Warren Richardson (1887).
Charles, Elizabeth. Chronicles of the Schooenberg-Cotta Family, New York:
John R. Alden Publisher (1888).
City of Corvallis Charter, Portland, OR: Lincoln-McCord, Co. (1888).
Mann, Horace. Thoughts for a Young Man, New York: John B. Alden, Publisher (1890).
Old Homestead Songs: A Collection of Standard and Popular Old Songs, New York:
Richard A. Saalfield (ca 1892). Signed and dated by Wilson, Portland,
Oregon, Jan. 23, 1892.
Kidd, Benjamin. Social Evolution, New York: MacMillan and Co. (1895).
Signed by Rose J. Wilson, Oct. 14, 1895.
Perkins, W. O. Four-Part Songs for Women's Voices, Boston: Oliver Ditson
Company (1896). Signed by Mrs. Lewis J. Wilson.
Leason, L. S. and H. H. McGranahan. The Choral Class Book, Philadelphia:
Theodore Presser (1898). Signed by Rose J. Wilson.
Brooks, Francis A. An Examination of the Scheme for Engrafting the Colonial
System of Government upon the United States Constitution, Boston:
George E. Ellis (1900).
Gems of Song for Eastern Star Chapters, Chicago: Lorraine J. Pittkin and
Jennie E. Matthews (1900).
The Biennial Report of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural College
of Utah for the Years 1905, 1906, Salt Lake City: The Deseret News (1907).
Proposed New City of Corvallis Charter (1909).
(Box SR 5/10/6/60)
Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture, 1912, Washington:
Government Printing Office (1913).
A Reference Book for Speakers, Win the War, New York: League to Enforce
Peace (ca 1917).
Speech Stuff: Second War Fund Drive, Wash., D. C.: American Red Cross (1918).
Oregon Law Review, Eugene, OR: University of Oregon (December 1924)
Books, undated:
Normal Written Arithmetic (ca. 1877; partial book).
Book of Alphabets, Designed for the use of Painters, Sign Writers, Draughtsmen,
Etc., New York: Excelsior Publishing House.
Captain Fremont's Narrative (ca. 1848; partial book).
Edwards, Rev Justin. The Temperance Manual, the New York:
American Tract Society.
Hamilton, Burder and M'Cheyne. The Spiritual Garden, Philadelphia:
Presbyterian Board of Publication.
Handbook of Croquet.
Hawes, Rev. Joel. Reasons for Not Embracing the Doctrine.
New York: The American Tract Society.
How to Conduct a Debate (partial book).
Speaking Instructions (partial book).
Lessons in Elementary Physics. (Includes a letter, "Don't
destroy this paper for on it depends my life, liberty +
happiness guaranteed to every American citizen...")
One Hundred Choice Selections (partial book).
The Alphabet, San Francisco: A. L. Bancroft & Company.
Sanders, Charles W. Sanders' New Series of Readers, Second
Reader, Ivison & Phinney
Thorpe. Chemical Problems and Key. Signed by Wilson.
Universal History, About the Different Peoples of the World (partial book).
Walston, E. C. Fife and Drum Folio.
Watkins, Songbook, Winona, MN: The J. R. Watkins Company.
Subgroup II: OSU Work, 1907-1960
(Box SR 5/10/5/10) I. Board of Regents, 1907-1924: Correspondence, 1907-1912: 1907-1909 (2 folders) 1909-1910 (2 folders) 1911-1912 (2 folders) Report on the Cooperative Managers Association of Corvallis, Ore. Prepared for the Board of Regents of Oregon Agricultural College, June 1924. II. Memorial Union Board of Governors, 1931-1960: Annual Program Reports, 1955-58 Yearly Financial Report, 1956-1960 Monthly Financial Statements, 1954-1960 Financial Audits, 1948-1955 Board Minutes and agendas, 1931-1960 Reports: Report of Study of Other Student Union Buildings and Activities as Compiled on Visiting Tour Authorized by Board of Governors at Meeting of March 20, 1948 A Look at the Memorial Union Activity Center, 1949-1950 Untitled report re: MU history from 1919-1943 Correspondence, 1945-1960 Budget Materials, 1948-1960 Lease, 1959 Securities lists, 1954-1960 Clippings, MU remodeling, 1955 III. Reports on the Oregon State College Dept. Of Buildings, 1933
Subgroup III: Local Development Issues, 1863-1939
As an attorney who specialized in land acquisition and disposition,
Wilson became involved in many local development issues. Wilson's
interest in water usage began when he served as the city's attorney in
the dispute between the Corvallis Water Company vs. the City of Corvallis
from 1897-1901. Additionally, documents from 1913-1920 indicate he was
actively involved in protecting the Mary's Peak watershed, the drainage
that supplied the city's water. Wilson served on the Corvallis Water
Commission from 1932-1940 and encountered a water shortage in 1938 which
led to expansion of the city's reservoirs. The transportation series
consists primarily of legal records documenting Wilson's representation
of clients in actions involving railroads and other transportation companies.
(Box SR 5/10/5/10)
I. Corvallis Water Company vs. the City of Corvallis, 1897-1901:
Legal briefs, bill of costs, 1897-1899
Correspondence, 1899-1901
Notes
II. Corvallis Watershed Protection, 1913-1920:
Correspondence with members of Oregon's congressional delegation, 1913-1920
Correspondence with U.S. Representative Willis C. Hawley, 1915-1919
Correspondence with Merritt C. Griswold, 1916-1917
Other correspondence, 1915-1920
Statement of W.C. Galloway, 1918
Notes, clippings, resolutions, 1916-1920
Maps, undated
(Oversize box SR 3/9/3/A)
Oversize maps, 1916 and undated
(Box SR 5/10/5/20)
III. Corvallis Water Commission, 1905 & 1932-1939:
Correspondence, 1932-1939
Reports, 1932-1939:
City Water Works Report, 1932
Audit of City Water Works, 1933 & 1934
Municipal Water Works, Corvallis, Oregon: Specifications
and Contract Documents for Furnishing Materials
and Building Pipe Line and Appurtenances for the Rock
Creek Water Supply, 1938
General Reports, 1932-1939
Corvallis water shortage, 1938, 1939 (2 folders)
Corvallis water rates, 1938-1939
Speeches, newspaper articles, notes, 1932-1939
Letterhead paper, City Water Works
(Oversize box SR 3/9/3/A)
Timber tracts maps, Corvallis watershed land
(Oversize drawer 8)
Map showing location of source of water supply, storage reservoirs,
pipe lines for City of Corvallis and Philomath, undated
Map, watershed land, City Water Works, Corvallis, Ore., undated
Map showing ownership of land in Rock Creek water shed, undated (from
water shortage files)
General Map and Profile of Municipal Water Works, Corvallis Oregon, August
1938 (from water shortage files)
Map showing location of pipe line from south fork of Rock Creek to the
City of Corvallis, Oregon, November 30, 1905 (from water rates file)
(Box SR 5/10/5/20)
IV. Transportation Issues, 1863-1925:
Materials pertaining to the Oregon Pacific Railroad; the Oregon & California
Railroad; Willamette Valley & Coast Railroad; Coast Land &
Livestock Company; Corvallis & Alsea River Railroad; Portland, Eugene &
Eastern Railroad 1884-1925 (2 folders)
Boehringer vs Oregon & California Railroad Company, 1905-1908
Yaquina Bay Wagon Road Company, 1863-1879:
Articles of Incorporation, 1863-1872
Stock certificate book, 1871-1879
Correspondence, 1865-1875
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