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People's Transportation Company records , 1862-1872
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- People's Transportation Company (Salem, Or.)
- Title
- People's Transportation Company records
- Dates
- 1862-1872 (inclusive)18621872
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 phase box, 2 oversize flat boxes
- Collection Number
- Bx 039
- Summary
- People's Transportation Co. of Salem, Oregon was incorporated in 1862, and sold in 1871 to the Willamette Transportation Co. The collection contains proceedings of the stockholders and directors.
- 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
People's Transportation Co. of Salem, Oregon was incorporated in 1862 by David McCully, Stephen Coffin, Calvin S. Kingsley, and Alva C. R. Shaw. It was sold in 1871 to the Willamette Transportation Co. (Ben Holliday, president).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains three ledgers with hand-written proceedings of the stockholders and directors, including meeting minutes, correspondence, receipts, and other communications, 1860-1872.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Description |
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Guide to the People's Transportation Co. Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Steamboat lines--Oregon
- Transportation--Oregon
Corporate Names
- People's Transportation Company (Salem, Or.)
- Willamette Transportation Company
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Ledgers (account books)
- Receipts (financial records)