Title: E. B. Lemon Papers, ca. 1910-1979
ID: MSS LemonEB
Primary Creator: Lemon, E. B. (Erwin Bertran) (1889-1979)
Extent: 0.6 cubic feet
Arrangement: Organized into five series, most of which are arranged alphabetically.
Languages of Materials: English [eng]
Series I consists of correspondence regarding Lemon's involvement in the Corvallis Area Chamber of Commerce, the OSU Foundation, and the State Scholarship Commission. Also addressed in the correspondence are a recognition ceremony given in honor of Lemon's retirement and the gift of a replica of the National Capitol building to the University. Series II contains materials pertaining to the OSU Foundation and includes directories and minutes from the Board of Trustees, the Deferred Gifts Committee, Executive Committee, and the Nominations Committee. This series also contains materials relating to a proposed development of a performing arts center on campus (the Great Hall).
Series III are newspaper clippings relating to Lemon's appointment to the State Scholarship Commission, recognition ceremonies and celebrations honoring Lemon's retirement and 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries, and the awarding of "First Citizen of Benton County" honor to Lemon. Series IV consists of certificates and awards dating from 1924 to 1971. In addition to correspondence and brochures relating to the OSU Centennial Award presented to Lemon in 1968, this series includes certificates from the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the OSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Series V is photographs featuring portraits of Lemon, a view of Lemon on campus in his Cauthorn Hall dorm room and the building itself, and reunions of the graduating class of 1911.
Related Materials:
Oral history interviews with both E.B. and Lora Lemon are held in the History of Oregon State University Oral Histories and Sound Recordings (OH 003). A 1979 interview of E.B. Lemon is included in the Horner Museum Oral History Collection (OH 010). Documentation of Lemon's service to OSU as a longtime employee can be found in the institutional records of several University departments and offices, including the College of Business Records (RG 122), Registrar's Office Records (RG 053), and the Finance and Administration Records (RG 131). The records of the Alumni Association Records (RG 035) is another institutional records group documenting Lemon's work with the University.
Lemon's involvement as a charter member and President of the local chapter of Phi Kappa Phi can be found in the Phi Kappa Phi-OSU Chapter Records (MSS PhiKappaPhi). The papers of E. B. Lemon's wife, the Lora Lemon Scrapbook (MSS LemonLora), can also be found in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center.
Preferred Citation: E. B. Lemon Papers (MSS LemonEB), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Other URL: A preliminary container list was created for this collection on or before Decemeber 11, 2015.
Lemon, E. B. (Erwin Bertran) (1889-1979)
Corvallis Area Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Endowments--Oregon.
Lemon, E. B. (Erwin Bertran), 1889-1979
Oregon State Scholarship Commission
Oregon State University. Foundation
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