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T. Metcalf memorandum of agreement , 1852 February 19
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Metcalf, T
- Title
- T. Metcalf memorandum of agreement
- Dates
- 1852 February 191852-02-191852-02-19
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 Feb 19
- Summary
- T. Metcalf was the superintendent of public works for the town of Oswego. The collection consists of a lumber contract brokered by Metcalf between the Hawaiian Government and Albert A. Durham of Oswego, Oregon.
- 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
T. Metcalf was an early superintendent of public works for the town of Oswego. In 1852, he travelled to Hawaii to negotiate a lumber deal on behalf of Albert A. Durham and the city of Oswego to deliver lumber to Hawaii.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a photostat copy of a contract drawn up between the Hawaiian Government and Albert A Durham, with Metcalf acting as agent for both Durham and the town of Oswego. The contract calls for the delivery of "Oregon Pine Lumber" to Hawaii.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the T. Metcalf Memorandum of Agreement |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lumber trade--Hawaii
- Lumbering--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon--Lake Oswego
Personal Names
- Durham, Albert A. (Albert Alonzo), 1814-1898
- Metcalf, T
Geographical Names
- Hawaii--History
- Lake Oswego (Or.)--History
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Contracts
- Financial records
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
