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Lawrence Hall commonplace book , 1850-1858
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hall, Lawrence, -1867
- Title
- Lawrence Hall commonplace book
- Dates
- 1850-1858 (inclusive)18501858
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 044
- Summary
- The Lawrence Hall commonplace book is the single volume ledger of financial transactions and a weather record of an Oregon City resident.
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The common book includes notations of amounts received and owed, items bought and sold, and transactions with the Portland and Valley Plank Road Co. There is also a record of the weather at Oregon City, Oregon, for 1854.
Among the names of creditors and debtors are: James Scott, David Watters, Thomas J. Dryer, Sylvester Hall, Benjamin Harding.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Lawrence Hall Commonplace Book |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon--Oregon City
Personal Names
- Hall, Lawrence, -1867
Geographical Names
- Oregon City (Or.)--commerce
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Commonplace books
- Financial records
- Ledgers (account books)
- Weather diaries
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