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Francis W. Pettygrove bond , 1848 January 29
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pettygrove, F. W. (Francis William), 1812-1887
- Title
- Francis W. Pettygrove bond
- Dates
- 1848 January 291848-01-291848-01-29
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1848 Jan 29
- Summary
- Francis W. Pettygrove (1812-1887) was a pioneer and one of the founders of the cities of Portland, Oregon. The collection consists of a bond written by Pettygrove and his business partner Benjamin Stark to Rob McNamee.
- 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 W. Pettygrove (1812-1887) was a pioneer and one of the founders of the cities of Portland, Oregon. After partnering with Benjamin Stark in 1845, Pettygrove established a profitable trade in lumber and foodstuffs between Portland, San Francisco, and Hawaii. By 1848, Pettygrove was one of the wealthiest men in the Oregon Territory. In 1851, he left Portland to found the city of Port Townsend, Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a bond written by Francis W. Pettygrove and his business partner Benjamin Stark to Rob McNamee for $2000, in exchange for two lots in Portland, Oregon Territory. The bond is certified by Portland city clerk and recorder W. Caldwell.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Francis W. Pettygrove Bond |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Real property--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Pettygrove, F. W. (Francis William), 1812-1887
- Stark, Benjamin, 1820-1898
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Bonds (negotiable instruments)
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
