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Stephen Coffin deed

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1850 June 17] 1
Identifier: CA 1850 June 17

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a deed issued by Coffin for "lots seven and eight" of "block number 5" of the Portland town site for the sum of $300. The deed is issued to David Graham.

There are also two subsequent land transfers dating from 1854 written on the back of the deed.

Dates

  • 1850 June 17 - 1854 December 11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Stephen Coffin (1808-1882) was a pioneer and early Oregon landowner. His property holdings included 213 acres that became the Portland, Oregon town site. As a community and business leader, Coffin was involved in numerous transportation ventures that allowed Oregon businesses to prosper. He was named Brigadier general of the Oregon Militia in 1862.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Stephen Coffin (1808-1882) was a pioneer and early Oregon landowner. The collection consists of a deed issued by Coffin for "lots seven and eight" of "block number 5" of the Portland town site.

Processing Information

Collection processed by staff.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

Title
Guide to the Stephen Coffin Deed
Status
Complete Description
Author
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA