Addison Crandall Gibbs deed
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a deed ceding Gibbs' claim to a piece of land on Elk Creek to "Mills" for the sum of $100. The deed describes the size and location of the land relative to local geographic features.
Dates
- 1850 November 18
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. He came to Oregon in 1852, married Margaret M. Watkins in 1854, was elected governor in 1862, and served as a U. S. Attorney in 1872. Gibbs was instrumental in founding the "Union League." He also served on the board of Willamette University. Gibbs died in London, December of 1886.
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Extent
0.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. The collection consists of a deed ceding Gibbs' claim to a piece of land on Elk Creek.
Physical Description
1 folder
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.
- Deeds Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Gibbs, A. C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886
- Governors -- Oregon Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Land titles -- Oregon Territory Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawyers -- Oregon Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Legislators -- Oregon Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Politics and Politicians Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Real property -- Oregon Territory Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Addison Crandall Gibbs 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
