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Albert Schleicher Papers, 1920-1934

Collection Overview

Title: Albert Schleicher Papers, 1920-1934

Predominant Dates: 1927-1929

ID: MSS Schleicher

Primary Creator: Schleicher, Albert

Extent: 0.7 cubic feet. More info below.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The Albert Schleicher Papers consist of materials generated and collected by Schleicher during his tenure as a student in the School of Forestry at Oregon Agricultural College.

Scope and Content Notes

The collection primarily includes documentation of coursework taken by Schleicher in Forestry and other fields. The bulk of the materials consists of class notes, exams, term papers, and publications relating to the identification and study of trees. There are also photographs of classmates and several pieces of sheet music, owing to Schleicher's involvement in the Glee Club.

Class notes and papers marked with the name "Albert Sliger" were also found in this accession and have been retained as part of the collection.

Biographical / Historical Notes

Born in 1903, Albert Schleicher studied in the School of Forestry at Oregon Agricultural College from 1927 to 1929. Never receiving a degree, Schleicher went on to work for the U.S. Army Depot and helped to establish the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher Camps in California. He later retired to live in Midvale, Idaho, with his sister Flora Williams.

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 1 cubic foot box

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation: Albert Schleicher Papers (MSS Schleicher), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Processing Information: This collection is not fully processed and a complete finding aid is not available at this time.

Creators

Schleicher, Albert

People, Places, and Topics

Natural Resources
Schleicher, Albert
University History


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