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Finis Caruthers deed , 1854 November 13
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Caruthers, Finis
- Title
- Finis Caruthers deed
- Dates
- 1854 November 131854-11-131854-11-13
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1854 Nov 13
- Summary
- Finis Caruthers was a Portland, Oregon Territory, land owner. The collection consists of a photostat copy of a deed transferring ownership of a Portland lot from Caruthers to Clinton Kelly.
- 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
- 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
Finis Caruthers was a Portland land owner.
Clinton Kelly (1808-1875) was a Methodist preacher. He came to Oregon from Kentucky in 1847, and settled on a donation. He posessed a land claim opposite Portland.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a photostat copy of a deed transferring ownership of lot 4, block 117 in Portland, Oregon Territory, from Finnis Caruthers to Clinton Kelly for the sum of $200.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Finis Caruthers Deed |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon--Portland
- Real property--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Caruthers, Finis
- Kelly, Clinton, 1808-1875
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Deeds
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
