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Robert Caufield receipts , 1853 October 10-1854 November 5
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Caufield, Robert, 1805-1891
- Title
- Robert Caufield receipts
- Dates
- 1853 October 10-1854 November 5 (inclusive)1853-10-101854-11-05
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1853 Oct 10
- Summary
- Robert Caufield was born in Broughshand County, Ireland and moved to Oregon City in 1847, where he became a county judge and opened a grocery store. His papers include tax receipts and a receipt for a medical bill.
- 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
Robert Caufield (1805-1891) was born in Broughshand County, Ireland, May 5, 1805 and moved to Oregon City in 1847 where he became a county judge and opened a grocery store.
Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/or/clackamas/bios/caufield576gbs.txt
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of seven receipts: 1853 Road tax for Oregon City - $4.50, 1854 Clackamas County "Territorial and Jail Tax" - $13.50, 1854 Oregon City tax - $3.75, 1854 Subscription to the Oregon Spectator - $5.00, 1854 city of Eugene tax - $55.20, 1854 School and County tax (county unknown)- $134.90, and a medical receipt for an unknown amount.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Robert Caufield Receipts |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Grocers--Oregon--Oregon City
- Judges--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon--Oregon City
- Taxation--Oregon Territory
- Taxation--Oregon--Oregon City
Personal Names
- Caufield, Robert, 1805-1891
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Receipts (financial records)