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Thielsen family papers , 1784-1926
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thielsen family
- Title
- Thielsen family papers
- Dates
- 1784-1926 (inclusive)17841926
- Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet, (5 containers) : 5 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 053
- Summary
- The Thielsen family of Prussia and of America includes the following members: Bune Thielsen of Flensburg, Prussia, his son Hans Thielsen, who moved to Oregon, and Hans Thielsen's sons, Henry B., Horace W. and Julius. The collection contains correspondence, letter press books, business documents, maps and blueprints.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
The Thielsen family of Prussia and of America includes the following members: Bune Thielsen of Flensburg, Prussia, who was captain of a Flensburg merchant vessel; his son Hans Thielsen, who came to Oregon as chief engineer for the railroads of Ben Holladay and later held the same position under Henry Villard of the Northern Pacific Railroad Co.; Hans Thielsen's sons, Henry B. and Horace W., who were also employed by railroad companies, and son, Julius, who worked for the Multnomah Steet Railway Co.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence (over 2,000 letters), letter press books, business documents, maps and blueprints.
Records are separated by individual Thielsen family members: Bune, Hans, Heinrich N., Henry B., Horace W., and Julius E. Thielsen, from 1784-1926.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Thielsen Family Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- German Americans--Oregon
- Railroad engineering--Oregon
- Railroad engineers--Oregon
- Railroads--Oregon--History--Sources
Family Names
- Thielsen family
- Thielsen family
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueprints
- Correspondence
- Maps
