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Portland (Or.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Josiah Failing petition to the Board of County Commissioners

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1853 Aug 15] 1: [Barcode: i49072675]
Identifier: CA 1853 Aug 15
Abstract

Josiah Failing (1806-1877) was a businessman who became the fourth mayor of Portland in April of 1853. The collection consists of a petition to the Board of County Commissioners that they intervene on behalf of John Davis, a "destitute blind man".

Dates: 1853 August 15
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Josiah Failing petition to the Board of County Commissioners

Rodney Glisan letter to A. B. Hallock

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1860 Jan 17] 1: [Barcode: ALMA220713]
Identifier: CA 1860 Jan 17
Abstract

Rodney Glisan and Absalom B. Hallock were prominent figures in mid-19th century Portland, Oregon. The collection consists of a single letter from Glisan to Hallock.

Dates: 1860 January 17
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Rodney Glisan letter to A. B. Hallock

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
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Edward Quackenbush correspondence

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