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Willamette Falls Canal Company records , 1865 August 25
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willamette Falls Canal Company
- Title
- Willamette Falls Canal Company records
- Dates
- 1865 August 25 (inclusive)18651865
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1865 Aug 25
- Summary
- Willamette Falls Canal company was one of the companies agitating for the right to to build a canal to ship goods over the Willamette Falls in Oregon. The collection contains articles of incorporation and a legal notice, dated August 25, 1865 on behalf of the Willamette Falls Canal company stating their right-of-way to build a canal
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The notice argues that the People's Transportation Company must cease their work building a canal because such work infringes upon the rights and property of the Willamette Falls Canal Company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Canals--Oregon--Willamette River
- Shipping--Oregon--History--19th century
- Transportation--Oregon--History--19th century
Corporate Names
- People's Transportation Company (Salem, Or.)
- Willamette Falls Canal Company
Geographical Names
- Willamette Falls (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles of incorporation
- Legal notices
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