Jason Lee

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1842–1844

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jason Lee, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Willamette University established in Salem, Oregon

   1842–1844

   Role: Founder

   1. 11 February 1842 · Area that was to become the site of Salem, Oregon CountryOfficial Establishment

      The Oregon Institute was officially established on February 1, 1842, following meetings in Jason Lee's home where by-laws were adopted and trustees elected.

   2. 213 August 1844 · Original buildingOpening of the Institute

      The Oregon Institute officially opened on August 13, 1844, with five students and one teacher, occupying a three-story frame structure.

Sources

1. Willamette University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23