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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

William Alexander Carter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 110
Abstract

William Alexander Carter (1818-1881) was the sutler and post trader at Ft. Bridger, Wyoming, from 1858 to 1881, and his business was continued by his widow, Mary. The collection (1850-1912) contains invoices, receipts, contracts, checks, and minor personal correspondence.

Dates: 1850-1912

Mary Collins papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042002986]
Identifier: Ax 201
Abstract

Mary Collins was an author of six mystery novels, all set in California. The collection contains correspondence, contracts, manuscripts, notes, and scrapbooks, 1941-1953.

Dates: 1941-1953

Miriam L. Condon papers

 Collection
Identifier: A 237
Abstract

Miriam L. Condon was a writer of stories for young people, and was possibly a relative of Frank Condon. The collection (1892-1968) contains correspondence including letters from publishers, manuscripts of anecdotes, poems, and short stories, legal documents, including deeds and contracts belonging to Frank Condon, photographs and historical postcards, negatives, and a travel notebook of a trip to Mexico.

Dates: 1892-1968

Hymen Fairchild land sale agreement

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1858 Oct 5] 1: [Barcode: i50002697]
Identifier: CA 1858 Oct 5
Abstract

Hymen Fairchild (1832-1907) was an pioneer and early resident of Jackson County, Oregon Territory. The collection consists of land sale agreement between Fairchild and brothers Thomas and Robert Beale.

Dates: 1858 October 5

James Tertius Jardine papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 261
Abstract

James Tertius Jardine worked as a civil servant in agriculture; he was director of Oregon agricultural experiment stations, and chief of the Office of Experiment Stations, U.S.D.A. He played an important role in grazing research. The collection (1910-1951) contains contracts and appointment notices, reports on grazing policies, correspondence, and personal information and papers.

Dates: 1910-1951

Avery Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 820
Abstract

Avery Johnson was an illustrator of children's books. The collection contains pencil, pen, charcoal, and ink illustrations. It also includes correspondence, reviews, contracts, agreements, and royalty statements.

Dates: 1938-1957

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

Alexander Merovitch papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 288
Abstract

Alexander Merovitch of St. Petersburg, Russia, was an impressario, and managed, represented, promoted and/or advised the musicians: Vladimir Horowitz, Nathan Milstein, Gregor Piatigorsky, Vladimir Golschmann, Guido Cantelli, Peter Herman Adler, Massimo Freccia, Paul Strauss, and Oscar Shumsky. The collection (1935-1961) contains sheet music, contracts, photographs, and papers concerning the artists he managed.

Dates: 1935-1961

T. Metcalf memorandum of agreement

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1852 Feb 19] 1: [Barcode: i4907152x]
Identifier: CA 1852 Feb 19
Abstract

T. Metcalf was the superintendent of public works for the town of Oswego. The collection consists of a lumber contract brokered by Metcalf between the Hawaiian Government and Albert A. Durham of Oswego, Oregon.

Dates: 1852 February 19

Multnomah School District Number 1 records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [SFM 246] 1: [Barcode: i50102151]
Identifier: SFM 246
Abstract

Multnomah School District number 1 was established in 1854 to service families in the Portland area of the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a building contract and receipts.

Dates: 1856-1859

Multnomah County School District records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [B 102] 1: [Barcode: 35025032078897]
Identifier: B 102
Abstract

The Multnomah County School District was established in 1854. The collection consists of correspondence and financial records of the District from 1858-1859.

Dates: 1858-1859

Francis Hayes Murphy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 074
Abstract

Francis Hayes Murphy (1878-1968) became an electrical engineer; he worked first in Wisconsin and later in Oregon, where he was employed for the Portland Railway Light and Power Company. The collection (1920-1940) includes minutes, reports, contracts, codes, photographs, and other historical data and documents on electric lighting in Oregon.

Dates: 1920-1940

James Willis Nesmith legal document

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: ALMA220721]
Identifier: CA 1865 Aug 7
Abstract

James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative for Oregon between 1861-1875. This collection consists of a document concerning the rental of Nesmith's farm in Polk County, Oregon, 1865

Dates: 1865 August 7

Odd Fellows Hall Association Hall (Portland, Or.) contract

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1869 June 7] 1: [Barcode: i50120360]
Identifier: CA 1869 June 7
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains a contract, dated June 7, 1869, between the Odd Fellows organization and William Braden for carpenter and joiner work on an Odd Fellows building in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1869 June 7

George Washington Ogden papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 484
Abstract

George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was a journalist and editor for newspapers, and later became an author of western stories and novels. The collection contains manuscripts, literary contracts and agreements, mementos and photographs, an accounting journal, and correspondence with agents, editors, and also seven letters (1922) from Elizabeth B. Custer (Mrs. George A. Custer), 1909-1940.

Dates: 1909-1940

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

Malcolm Reiss papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 016
Abstract

Malcolm Reiss (1905-1975) was an editor, author of stories and a book, China Boat Boy, and also an author's agent. The collection contains personal papers including correspondence, manuscripts, and published articles, and also business records of Fiction House including correspondence, contracts, and financial records.

Dates: 1922-1975

Spokane Terminal Company articles of agreement

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1905 July 10] 1: [Barcode: i50104329]
Identifier: CA 1905 July 10
Abstract

The collection contains articles of agreement between Spokane Terminal Company of the state of Washington, and the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Railway Company of the state of Idaho, concerning construction and use of steam and electric railway terminal facilities in Washington.

Dates: 1905 July 10