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Lewis C. Cooper deed , 1858 March 10 - 1858 June 8
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cooper, Lewis C.; Multnomah County (Or.); Scott, Thomas Fielding, 1807-1867
- Title
- Lewis C. Cooper deed
- Dates
- 1858 March 10 - 1858 June 8 (inclusive)1858-03-101858-06-08
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1858 Mar 10
- Summary
- Lewis C. Cooper was an early resident of Portland. The collection consists of a deed transferring ownership of Cooper's Portland, Oregon Territory property to Thomas F. Scott.
- 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
Lewis C. Cooper was an early resident of Portland. Thomas F. Scott (1807-1867), to whom Cooper sold his Portland property, was the Episcopal Bishop of the Oregon and Washington Territories.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a deed written by Cooper, from his home in Alameda County, California. The deed transfers ownership of Cooper's Portland, Oregon Territory, property to bishop Thomas F. Scott for the sum of sixteen-hundred dollars. There is also a brief note from the Multnomah County clerk, dated June 8, 1858, acknowledging the recording of the deed.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Lewis C. Cooper Deed |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--California--Alameda County
- Pioneers--Oregon--Portland
- Real property--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Cooper, Lewis C.
- Scott, Thomas Fielding, 1807-1867
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Deeds
