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Lewis C. Cooper deed

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1858 Mar 10] 1
Identifier: CA 1858 Mar 10

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a deed written by Cooper, from his home in Alameda County, California. The deed transfers ownership of Cooper's Portland, Oregon Territory, property to bishop Thomas F. Scott for the sum of sixteen-hundred dollars. There is also a brief note from the Multnomah County clerk, dated June 8, 1858, acknowledging the recording of the deed.

Dates

  • 1858 March 10 - 1858 June 8

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Lewis C. Cooper was an early resident of Portland. Thomas F. Scott (1807-1867), to whom Cooper sold his Portland property, was the Episcopal Bishop of the Oregon and Washington Territories.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Lewis C. Cooper was an early resident of Portland. The collection consists of a deed transferring ownership of Cooper's Portland, Oregon Territory property to Thomas F. Scott.

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 Lewis C. Cooper Deed
Status
Complete Description
Author
Austin Munsell and Kira B. Homo.
Date
2013
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