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- 1970-1999 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
6 linear feet
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Biographical history
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Fred and Mary Benoit on March 31, 2023. Additional materials donated by Brenda Botten on February 5, 2014.
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Scope and content
This collection contains publications, photographs and documents pertaining to the Winegrowers Council of Oregon, as well as event information from the period Fred and Mary Benoit owned Chateau Benoit (1979-1999). Some of the publications include: The Oregon Wine Publication, The Tendril, NW Wine Almanac, various books, handbooks, and more. These publications range from the years 1970 to 1999. There are numerous documents relating to different events Chateau Benoit put on, attended, or at which Fred and Mary Benoit were guests. There are also many publications and documents from the Benoits' time as members in the Wine Growers Association. Oversized posters and artwork were added later.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged in five series: 1. Publications, 1970-1999. 2. Events. 3. Photographs, 1970-1999. 4. Winegrowers Council of Oregon, 1979-1989. 5. Miscellaneous. Arranged in 17 boxes.
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Conditions governing access
Access is by appointment only. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment.
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Language of material
English
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Existence and location of originals
Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield University
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Biographical Note: Chateau Benoit was established in 1979 by Fred and Mary Benoit. Fred Benoit had always been interested in farming because his family had always been agriculturally oriented while he was growing up. After Fred retired from his career as a physician, he followed his dream of getting back to the land, and he and his wife Mary planted their first vineyard just outside of Salem. They planted not long after the modern Oregon wine pioneers had started and the Benoits were able to receive help from those who had come before them. Fred and Mary were involved in several organizations during their time in the industry, including Knights of the Vine, the Oregon Winery Association, and Mary was a part of Women for Wine Sense. After many years growing grapes for Chateau Benoit, they finally decided to officially retire and sell the business to Anne Amie Vineyards.
Note
Preferred Citation: Chateau Benoit Collection. Jereld R. Nicholson Library. Linfield University, McMinnville,
Oregon. Gift of Fred and Mary Benoit, September 13, 2017.
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- Mary Benoit (Subject)
- Dr. Fred Benoit (Subject)
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Archivist's note
AtoM record created by archives coordinator Alyssa Ralston, June 2023.