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Carl Church Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-645

Scope and Contents

The Carl Church Papers, which dates from 1930 to 1965, contains the papers of Carl Church. The materials include original drawings and a master sheet of the Oregon State seal, as well as original “Oregon in Stone” drawings. Also included are maps of Montana, Oregon, and Washington, correspondence and newspaper clippings, photographs and pamphlets.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Carl Corbly Church was born in 1905 in Washington. He lived his adult life in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Elizabeth Church. Carl Church created the original drawings of the Oregon State seal and the great seal of Idaho. He died in February, 1978.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Carl Church Papers contains the artwork, correspondence, and writings, of Carl C. Church. Carl Church created the original drawings of the Oregon State seal and the great seal of Idaho.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Carl Church Papers
Author
Owen Crabtree
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

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