Villard, Henry, 1835-1900
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John C. Ainsworth papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll 250
Abstract
John Commingers Ainsworth (1822-1893) was the major founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation (OSN) Company, the most powerful transportation monopoly in the Pacific Northwest. Ainsworth was also involved in a number of other ventures, including the Northern Pacific Railroad (NPRR) and various gold, silver and coal mining operations. The John Commingers Ainsworth Papers contain Ainsworth’s diaries, autobiography, personal correspondence, photographs, and the business records of the Oregon...
Dates:
1858-1911
McKim, Mead and White notice of lien
Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1885 Feb 18] 1: [Barcode: i50103064]
Identifier: CA 1885 Feb 18
Abstract
The architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White was formed in 1878. The collection contains a notice of a lien against Oregon and Transcontinental Company that was filed with the Multnomah County Clerk's office on February 18, 1885.
Dates:
1885 February 18
Henry Villard letter
Collection — Multiple collection box [SFM 013] 1: [Barcode: i18215312]
Identifier: SFM 013
Abstract
Letter from Henry Villard to the Board of Regents of the Oregon State University [University of Oregon] pledging donations, Oct. 25, 1881. Pledged donations include $1,000 for the foundation of a library.
Dates:
1881 Oct. 25