Fred H. Saylor scrapbooks

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MG 035

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The material in this collection belonged primarily to Fred H. Saylor and includes scrapbooks with vast information about the history of Oregon from 1600 to the mid-20 century. Includes 12 vol. of pictures, pieces of magazines, newspapers, maps and articles. Also includes myths, legends, and traditions of the Native Races of America. Scrapbooks contains articles on pioneer Oregon history, Indian myths, legends and traditions, poetry, post cards, and other illustrations.

Dates

Creation: 1888-1930

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Frederick H. Saylor was a collector of Native American legends and writer of articles for pioneer publications. He wrote and collected stories and ephemera regarding myths, legends, and traditions of native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and California.

Extent

3 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains 12 Scrapbooks full of pictures, pieces of magazines, newspapers, maps and articles with vast information about the history of Oregon from 1600 to mid-20 century. Also includes myths, legends, and traditions of the Native Races of America.