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LOC/H/H4. Commerce

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/H/H4

Found in 110 Collections and/or Records:

Kola Neis Hop Company corporate records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 35025042751913]
Identifier: B 050
Abstract

Kola Neis Company had the following officers: Kola Neis, Harry Schlosser, and O. O. McClellan. Records Include articles of incorporation and minutes of directors for Kola Neis Hop Company.

Dates: 1906-1913

Kubli General Store account books

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Bx 012
Abstract

Kaspar Kubli (1830) established Kubli General Store in 1872 and operated it until his death in 1897.  The collection includes six volumes of account books dating 1858-1888.

Dates: 1858-1886

L. E. Blain Clothing Company records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041631561]
Identifier: Bx 003
Abstract

The L. E. Blain Clothing company of Albany, Oregon, operated from 1892 until 1976. The collection (1882-1910) contains bound financial ledgers, account journals, and cash books.

Dates: 1882-1910

League of Women Voters of Oregon records

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 173
Abstract

The collection contains the state, national, and local records for chapters of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. The records include individual files for many projects at the national, state, and local levels. The collection also includes publicity materials and newspaper clippings regarding the local activities of the league.

Dates: 1958-1975

Lundquist College of Business (LCB) records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 039
Abstract The University of Oregon began offering a business curriculum in 1884. Originally called the School of Commerce, it was renamed the School of Business Administration in 1920. In 1993, the department was renamed the Lundquist College of Business (LCB) in honor of alumnus and generous donor Charles H. Lundquist. The collection includes records from the Dean’s Office (1920-1952; 1958-1988) as well as records of the school’s work with local businesses, universities, and...
Dates: 1920-2007

Dugald W. L. MacGregor correspondence

 Collection — Multiple collection box [35025041944725]: [Barcode: 35025041944725]
Identifier: A 072
Abstract

MacGregor was manager of the Buenos Aires office of Balfour, Williamson in 1905. The correspondence in this letterpress book concerns commercial affairs, particularly trade in Pacific Northwest lumber.

Dates: 1904-1905

Virgil MacMickle papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 107
Abstract Virgil MacMickle was a naturopath who practiced in Portland, Oregon. He also served as professor and Dean of the School of Naturopathy at Western States College in Portland. The collection includes personal and business correspondence relating to Virgil MacMickle's work as a naturopath, his politics, and his business ventures. Also included are the papers and records of George W. Holcomb (1867-1949), an Oregon businessman and politician, with whom MacMickle had a business...
Dates: 1897-1967

John McClure land sale agreement

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1853 Oct 27] 1: [Barcode: i49075391]
Identifier: CA 1853 Oct 27
Abstract

John McClure was an Oregon pioneer and holder of a land claim that became Astoria, Oregon. The collection consists of a land sale agreement between McClure and business partners Herman C. Leonard and John Green.

Dates: 1853 October 27-1854 May 1

A. J. and Joseph G. Megler legal document

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1868 Jul 20] 1: [Barcode: i50089468]
Identifier: CA 1868 Jul 20
Abstract

The collection contains a legal document, dated July 20, 1868, signed by A. J. Megler and Joseph G. Megler, regarding a hotel Astoria, Oregon.

Dates: 1868 July 20

Milton Shannon general store scrapbook

 Collection — Volume 1 : [Barcode: 35025042917902]
Identifier: B 127
Abstract

Milton Shannon was the first postmaster of Monroe, Oregon, and he also owned a general store. The collection (1868-1876) contains a scrapbook of invoices and receipts.

Dates: 1868-1876

Morris Music Store day book

 Collection — Volume 1: [Barcode: 35025042917993]
Identifier: B 049
Abstract

The day books gives accounts of the Morris Music Store in Eugene, Oregon.

Dates: 1904 June 12-1904 October 9

James and Hannah Lloyd Neall papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 347
Abstract

James Neall (1820-1903) was a pioneer, merchant, and entrepreneur from Philadelphia who established claims and businesses in Oregon and California. His wife, Hannah Lloyd Neall (1817-1912) was a cultural enthusiast and suffragist who wrote for numerous early California publications. The collection consists of reminiscences, correspondence, miscellaneous papers, bound volumes and a painted tin box.

Dates: 1845-1906

Joseph Henry Neebe papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 711
Abstract

Joseph Henry Neebe (1888-1970) was an advertising executive, playwright, and Broadway producer. The collection (1920-1970) contains correspondence, manuscripts, contracts, business files from various media projects, advertising and theatre production files, and photographs.

Dates: 1920-1970

Nicolai Bros. Company records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041979275]
Identifier: Bx 028
Abstract

The Nicolai Bros. Company of Portland, Oregon, was a sash and door manufacturing company. The collection (1870-1878) contains corporate records, correspondence, financial records, minutes, day books, and order books.

Dates: 1870-1878

Nicolai Investment Co. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Bx 029
Abstract The Nicolai family of Portland, Oregon established an investment company, incorporated in 1922 by Harry T. Nicolai, Charles E. McCulloch, and Marvin K. Holland, and also operated a sawmill business and a door and sash manufacturing company, among other business ventures. The collection (1922-1957) contains corporate and administrative records including articles of incorporation, by-laws, financial statements, minutes, correspondence, tax and liquidation records, and files regarding the...
Dates: 1922-1957

Oregon Roadside Council records

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025041798758]
Identifier: Bx 126
Abstract

Originally named the Oregon Council for the Protection of Roadside Beauty, the Oregon Roadside Council campaigned for legislation that would protect Oregon roadsides from billboard blight and tourist litter. The collection (1922-1968) contains council minutes, correspondence, campaign records, and publications.

Dates: 1922-1968

Oregon Stage Coach Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Bx 050
Abstract

The Oregon Stage Coach Company, owned by Henry W. Corbett, ran a major route between California and Oregon during the mid 1800s. The collection (1866-1867) includes bills, receipts, and waybills.

Dates: 1866-1867

Albert M. Ottenheimer papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 132
Abstract Albert M. Ottenheimer was an actor, author and a founder of the Seattle Repertory Playhouse, and founding member of the Seattle local of the American Federation of Radio Artists. Collection consists of investigation files relating to Albert M. Ottenheimer's blacklisting during the McCarthy era, including a diary Ottenheimer kept during his 30-day jail sentence; correspondence; literary manuscripts; scripts for television, radio, and the theater; scripts by others; professional file,...
Dates: 1935-1980

Pacific Stationery and Print Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Bx 021
Abstract

The Pacific Stationery and Print Company, of Portland, Oregon, provided stationery, printing services, record organizing services, book binding, lithographing, embossing, and office furniture. The collection (1902-1936) contains financial records, articles of incorporation, by-laws, minutes, correspondence, and a catalog.

Dates: 1902-1936

J. L. Parrish and Company account book

 Collection — Volume 1 : [Barcode: 35025042917613]
Identifier: B 053
Abstract

J. L. Parrish and Company was a stationery and bookstore located in Salem, Oregon. The collection (1865-1866) consists of an account book, a list of periodical subscribers in Salem, and minutes of the Regular Donkey Club.

Dates: 1865-1866

C. A. Patterson contract

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1905 Aug 21] 1: [Barcode: i50109583]
Identifier: CA 1905 Aug 21
Abstract

The Eliza Quartz mine was comprised of a group of mines all situated in Humbug Mining District. The collection contains a contract dated August 21, 1905, between C. A. Patterson of Portland, Oregon and Quartz Gold Mining Company, headquartered in Oregon.

Dates: 1905 August 21

H. Patterson and Company ledger

 Collection — Volume 1 : [Barcode: 35025042917605]
Identifier: B 054
Abstract

H. Patterson and Company, of Hillsboro, Oregon, was a general merchandise store. The collection (1866-1877) consists of a business ledger that also contains information on orchard accounts.

Dates: 1866-1877

Victor H. Pelz papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025041646544]
Identifier: Ax 644
Abstract

Victor Hugo Pelz (1894-1968) was an salesman, editor, and marketer for magazines and newspapers, and had a long working association with Curtis Publishing company. The collection (1902-1918) contains correspondence, sales bulletins, reports, publicity, and a copy of Pelz's masters thesis.

Dates: 1902-1918

Phi Chi Theta records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041634532]
Identifier: UA 183
Abstract

Phi Chi Theta is a business and economics fraternity that was founded on June 16, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois; the now inactive University of Oregon chapter was formed in 1962. The collection includes correspondence, minutes, office files and artifacts, 1976-1978

Dates: 1976-1978

Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Co. records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [B 130] 1: [Barcode: i50031880]
Identifier: B 130
Abstract

Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company built a toll road connecting Portland with Milwaukie, Oregon. The collection (1862-1865) contains corporate records of the Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company.

Dates: 1862-1865

Portland Lone Fir Cemetery Company records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041813888]
Identifier: B 147
Abstract

The Lone Fir Cemetery is the oldest of Portland's original cemeteries and was established in 1846. Collection includes articles of incorporation, oaths of office, records concerning the Oregon Asylum, annual reports of the treasurer, stock certificates, vouchers, and miscellaneous items.

Dates: 1866-1904

Portland, Oregon Merchants & Ship Owners petition

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1854 Nov 1] 1: [Barcode: i49412668]
Identifier: CA 1854 Nov 1
Abstract

The collection consists of a petition from Portland area "Merchants & Ship Owners" to Pres. Franklin Pierce requesting that a customs house be established in Astoria, Oregon.

Dates: 1854 November 1

Powell family papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025041720620]
Identifier: Ax 521
Abstract Collection consists of personal, social, and business records relating to the John A. Powell family and the Joseph B.V. Butler family of Linn and Polk counties, Oregon. The collection includes the following: 1. Manuscript guide book listing mileage and condition of the trail from Fort Hall to the John Day River, Oregon in 1851. It includes sundry feed and ferriage accounts for the overland journey, and accounts of the estate of Anthony Probst, deceased. 2. Account book, 1857-1871, and...
Dates: 1851-1918

Edward Quackenbush correspondence

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042868345]
Identifier: A 101
Abstract

Born in Albany, New York, Edward Quackenbush (1839-1928) travelled west and became a late 19th century financial and community leader in Portland, Oregon. Collection is comprised of correspondence from Alfred Quckenbush (brother) and Presbyterian church officials.

Dates: 1885-1888

KOIN Radio Station records

 Collection — Folder 1-2, Volume 1: [Barcode: 35025042926200]
Identifier: B 057
Abstract

KOIN Radio Station of Portland, Oregon was incorporated by C. W. Myers, Harry W. Ely, and D. M. Smith in 1926 and was dissolved in 1952. The collection (1926-1952) contains articles of incorporation, stockholder's and Board of Director's meeting minutes, stock subscription information, and correspondence.

Dates: 1926-1952