Russ Ratto Collection

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2026-05-22/106

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Russ Ratto Collection

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.25 linear feet

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Scope and content

This collection consists of a study on the Oregon wine industry and papers on Linfield University.

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Arranged in one series.

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Conditions governing access

Access is by appointment only. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment.

Physical access

Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield University.

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Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

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Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield College

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General note

Summary: This collection consists of a 1975 study on the future of the Oregon wine industry written by John Russell Ratto during his internship with the Yamhill County Planning Commission, as well as correspondence, publications, and a commencement speech from Linfield.

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  • Processing information: Input into Access to Memory by Benson Deibele, 2026

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