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A.B. Hallock journal , 1880 December 15 - 1882 July 6
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hallock, Absalom B. , 1826-1892
- Title
- A.B. Hallock journal
- Dates
- 1880 December 15 - 1882 July 6 (inclusive)1880-12-151882-07-06
- Quantity
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0.25 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
- Collection Number
- A 035
- Summary
- Hallock was born in Utica, New York. He trained as a cabinet maker, draftsman, surveyor, and civil engineer and became one of Portland's earliest contractors. The journal describes his experiences on the coast, daily transactions and experiences during construction jobs. He fished, trapped, observed the weather, visited, and was visited.
- Repository
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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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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Absalom B. Hallock (1826-1892) was born in Utica, New York. He was trained as a cabinet maker, draftsman, surveyor, and civil engineer. He came to Oregon in 1849, settled first in Oregon City and then in Portland. He was one of Portland's earliest contractors.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The journal describes his experiences on the coast. He fished, trapped, observed the weather, visited, and was visited. The journal is entered on pp. 60 to 158 of a bound ledger. There are a few ledger entries by Hallock concerning a construction job for Willam Sherlock of Portland in 1879. Laid in, loose, are miscellaneous accounts by Hallock, and the undated field notes of a "Survey of route for Hoquarten and Nestucca county road, connecting with Grande Ronde and Nestucca toll road."
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the A.B. Hallock Journal |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fishing--Oregon.
- House construction--Oregon--Portland
- Hunting--Oregon.
- Pioneers--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Grande Ronde River Valley (Or. and Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Journals (accounts)
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
