H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing collection of bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Pacific Northwest vessels , 1859-1878

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Corbett, Henry W. (Henry Winslow), 1827-1903; Failing, Henry
Title
H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing collection of bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Pacific Northwest vessels
Dates
1859-1878 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 volume
Collection Number
CA B497
Summary
H.W. Corbett (1827-1903) and H. Failing (1834 – 1898) brothers (by marriage), business partners and politicians. Collection contains 1, 20 paged volume of various bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Corbett and Failing's business in the Pacific Northwest.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Henry Winslow Corbett (1827-1903) was a Republican senator and merchant from Oregon and known for his interest in banking, railroading, building, and investments. Henry Failing (1834–1898) was a banker, businessmen and Republican politician who served three terms as Portland's mayor. Brother-in-law and business partner of Henry Winslow Corbett.

Sources: http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C000771, http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/entry/view/failing_henry_1834_1898_/

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains 1, 20 paged volume of various bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing shipments on Pacific Northwest Vessels.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Shipping--Pacific Coast (U.S.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Bills of lading
  • Shipping records