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Blyth & Co. records, 1916-1932
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blyth & Co.
- Title
- Blyth & Co. records
- Dates
- 1916-1932 (inclusive)19161932
- Quantity
- 1.5 cubic feet, (2 oversize flat boxes)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1460
- Summary
- Collection primarily consists of documents outlining investment opportunities in various firms and sectors, including irrigation and drainage, industry, lumber, and real estate. Also included are materials specifically related to Blyth & Co. (also named Blyth, Witter & Co.), including advertising materials and correspondence, lists of recommended investments, and informational brochures with handwritten revisions.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of the collection consists of seven binders containing information about investment opportunities in various firms and sectors, including irrigation and drainage, industry, lumber, and real estate. Other materials in the collection are specific to Blyth & Co. (which is also identified in the materials by an earlier name, Blyth, Witter & Co.). These include listings of stocks and bonds recommended by the company; advertising materials and correspondence; and informational brochures about the company for investors, with handwritten revisions.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Blyth & Co. records, Mss 1460, 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
Subject Terms
- Investment banking--United States
- Investments--United States
Corporate Names
- Blyth & Co.--Records and correspondence
- Blyth, Witter & Co.--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- advertisements
- printed ephemera
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Blyth, Witter & Co. (creator)
