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William Wadhams letters, 1866-1902
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wadhams, William, 1831-1905
- Title
- William Wadhams letters
- Dates
- 1866-1902 (inclusive)18661902
- Quantity
- .04 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2663
- Summary
- William Wadhams (1831-1905) was a pioneer grocer and founder of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sellwood Presbyterian Church, and the Portland YMCA. Collection includes correspondence regarding Reverend W. H. Landon and his move to Portland to become pastor of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, William Wadhams' business, Wadhams and Kerr Brothers, and church work.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William Wadhams (1831-1905) was a pioneer grocer and founder of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sellwood Presbyterian Church, and the Portland YMCA. He was involved in the baseball club, the Skidmore Fountain Association and the penitentiary.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes correspondence, 1866-1902, regarding Reverend W. H. Landon and his move to Portland to become pastor of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, William Wadhams' business, Wadhams and Kerr Brothers, and church work.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William Wadhams letters, Mss 2663, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Landon, Warren H.
Corporate Names
- Calvary Presbyterian Church (Portland, Or.)
- Wadhams and Kerr Brothers (Portland, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
