Governor Douglas McKay's Administration
Record Descriptions
Administrative correspondence, 1948-1953
Extradition records, 1948-1952
Funeral service records, 1959
Inaugural address audio tape, 1951
Parole files, 1948-1952
1948-1953
29 cubic feet
Arrangement: alphabetical by subject
Series documents the activities and communications of the Governor's office with various organizations, agencies, and citizens from 1948 to 1953. It includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, financial reports, meeting minutes, records of board members, informative pamphlets, information requests, and letters from citizens. The letters from citizens are primarily complaints, requests, or suggestions. Topics include the Columbia River Basin, Columbia Valley Authority, the State Highway Commission, Committee on Industrial Development, Indian Affairs, Liquor Control Commission, Board of Massage Examiners, Natural Resources, the Oregon State Penitentiary, and Veteran Affairs.
See the attached container list.
Photographs have been separated from this series.
1948-1952
1 cubic feet
Arrangement: alphabetical by county
Series documents activities in the extradition of criminals to and from Oregon from 1948 to 1952. The records include warrants, police reports,requests from district attorneys, extradition requests from other states, and investigation reports requested by Governor McKay to help in his extradition decisions.
See the attached container list.
1959
.1 cubic foot
Arrangement:
This series documents the plans for the state funeral of Governor McKay. It includes a letter of transmittal from Travis Cross, Assistant to the Governor, a list of members of the funeral party, and a schedule for the funeral. The records are dated July 29, 1959.
1948-1952
1 cubic feet
Arrangement: alphabetical by surname
This series documents the Governor's activities in the parole of criminals in Oregon from 1948 to 1952. The records include conduct reports, medical reports, incoming and outgoing correspondence with penitentiary officials and lawyers, and letters from citizens regarding the parole of certain prisoners. The paroles of Theodore Jordon Jr. and the Reverend William H. Nagel generated significant activity during McKay's term as governor.
See the attached container list.
1951
.1 cu. ft., 1 phonographic disc.
Arrangement: by date
Series consists of printed pamphlet and phonographic recording of Governor McKay's Inaugural Address from January 8, 1951.