6.67 linear feet of papers

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.

Seven boxes of materials related to Helen’s life at Linfield as well as many other institutions and also her personal affairs. the collection contains letters, journals, class notes, assignment sketches, and many photos of both Helen’s work, her farm, and herself.

The archives has five oversized pieces of Helen’s artwork, photos of which are here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6roof0w5mz5uaqy/AACdXHuyNCMz9n15V6MuJ8x4a?dl=
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One is located in the archivist’s office, and four are stored in the archives.

A digital collection of Helen Blumenstiel’s art is available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/155417544@N05/sets/72157687432539734/with/2352
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The collection contains mostly paper documents, as well as some VHS tapes. This collection was largely compiled by William Fuller over the years that he ran the vineyard and worked for the Oregon Wine Board. The records consist of mostly business, finance,
and publicity, but there is also a plethora of history and day to day proceedings of the two businesses.