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Joseph Nathan Teal scrapbooks , 1894-1917
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Teal, Joseph Nathan, 1858-1929
- Title
- Joseph Nathan Teal scrapbooks
- Dates
- 1894-1917 (inclusive)18941917
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (14 containers) : 14 volumes
- Collection Number
- CA T221
- Summary
- Joseph Nathan Teal (1858-1929) was an Oregon rancher, lawyer, investor, and civic leader who was an advocate of waterways development and served as U.S. Shipping Commissioner from 1920-1921. The collection (1894-1917) contains fourteen volumes of scrapbooks regarding Oregon politics, Portland water, transportation in Oregon, taxes, the railroad, Celilo canal, and navigation of the Columbia River
- 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
Joseph Nathan Teal (1858-1929) was born in Eugene, Oregon. He became a cattle and sheep rancher in eastern Oregon. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1884.
Teal operated a law office out of Portland. He specialized in railroad rate matters, and was a strong advocate of waterways development. In 1920-1921, he served as U.S. Shipping Commissioner.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1894-1917) contains fourteen volumes of scrapbooks regarding Oregon politics, Portland water, transportation in Oregon, taxes, the railroad, Celilo canal, and navigation of the Columbia River
Scrapbooks are organized by subject and material includes correspondence, reports, broadsides, and newspaper clippings.
Volume 1: Portland Water Committee, 1897-1903;
Volume 2: Charter Board of Portland, 1901-1904;
Volume 3: Political, 1894-1898;
Volume 4: Politics, 1898-1904;
Volume 5: Politics, 1904-1912;
Volume 6: Politics, 1905-1911;
Volume 7: Taxpayers League, 1900-1905;
Volume 8: Gas fight, 1906-1914;
Volume 9: Spokane Case, 1910-1917;
Volume 10: Transportation Committee of Chamber of Commerce, 1905;
Volume 11: Railroad, 1906-1915;
Volume 12: Transportation Committee of Chamber of Commerce;
Volume 13: Celilo Canal, 1915;
Volume 14: Celilo Canal.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Joseph Nathan Teal Scrapbooks |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Canals--Columbia River
- Canals--Oregon--Dalles
- Lawyers--Oregon--Portland
- Railroad law--Oregon
- Railroad law--United States
- Railroads and state--United States
- Railroads--Oregon
- Taxation--Oregon
- Transportation
- Water resources development--Oregon
Personal Names
- Teal, Joseph Nathan, 1858-1929
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
- Portland (Or.)--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Broadsides
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Scrapbooks
