George Humphrey personal account books , 1866-1867

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Humphrey, George
Title
George Humphrey personal account books
Dates
1866-1867 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 058
Summary
George Humphrey was a resident of Springfield, Oregon who held interests in sheep, the Oregon Iron Works, the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road, and the Springfield Manufacturing company. The collection (1866-1867) consists of two personal account books that includes information regarding household goods, cash on hand, investments, interest, and expenses.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

George Humphrey was a resident of Springfield, Oregon. His personal account book shows that he held interests in sheep, the Oregon Iron Works, the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road, and the Springfield Manufacturing company.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of two personal account books, 1866-1867.

The account books include information regarding household goods, cash on hand, investments, interest, and expenses. The entries indicate that he had interests in sheep, in the Oregon Iron Works, the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road, and the Springfield Manufacturing company.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pioneers--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Humphrey, George

Geographical Names

  • Springfield (Or.)--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Account books