Richard H. Ekin papers, 1833-1879

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ekin, Richard H.
Title
Richard H. Ekin papers
Dates
1833-1879 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 cubic feet, (3 foldersĀ in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 1325
Summary
Collection includes account books of Richard Ekin, Salem, Oregon, 1845-1864, as well as correspondence and receipts, 1840-1879, including many letters from his mother, Jane Ekin, and a letter from his sister, Margaret Hurst, to his mother, 1879, regarding his death.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes account books of Richard Ekin, Salem, Oregon, 2 volumes, 1845-1864. Also included are correspondence and receipts, 1840-1879, including many letters from Ekin's mother, Jane Ekin, and a letter from his sister, Margaret Hurst, to his mother, 1879, regarding his death. The collection also includes miscellaneous papers.

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Preferred Citation

Richard H. Ekin papers, Mss 1325, 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.

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Related Materials

Vertical File: Genealogy - Ekin, Richard H., Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Ekin, Jane
  • Ekin, Richard H.
  • Hurst, Margaret

Form or Genre Terms

  • account books
  • correspondence
  • financial records