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Francis De Witt deed , 1852 August 18
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- DeWitt, Francis
- Title
- Francis De Witt deed
- Dates
- 1852 August 181852-08-181852-08-18
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 Aug 18
- Summary
- Francis DeWitt was a pioneer who came to the Oregon Territory from Germany in 1847 on a sailing vessel. The collection consists of a deed, drawn up by DeWitt, transferring ownership of two lots in the city of Portland to Philander Buchanan.
- 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
Francis DeWitt was a pioneer who came to the Oregon Territory from Germany in 1847 on a sailing vessel. He is the namesake of DeWitt park in Portland, Oregon.
Source: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=38&action=ViewPark
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a deed, drawn up by DeWitt, transferring ownership of two lots in the city of Portland to Philander Buchanan. The location of the lots is given as "block 204".
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Francis De Witt deed |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Real property--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Buchanan, Philander
- DeWitt, Francis
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
