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Brownsville Woolen Mill records , 1902-1928
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brownsville Woolen Mill
- Title
- Brownsville Woolen Mill records
- Dates
- 1902-1928 (inclusive)19021928
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 flat box, and 1 oversize flat box
- Collection Number
- Bx 004
- Summary
- The Brownsville Woolen Mill was located in Brownsville, Oregon since the 1860s; the original main building was destroyed by a fire in 1955. The collection (1902-1913) contains the surviving records of the Mill including financial ledgers, journals, and day books.
- 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
The Brownsville Woolen Mill was located in Brownsville, Oregon since the 1860s. The original main building was destroyed by a fire in 1955. The Mill was later rebuilt.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of two loose oversize volumes, and one box that contains eight volumes.
The box contains:
a ledger/order book, 1902-1910;
three journals (1902-1904; 1907-1913; and 1928) with information arranged by date;
three day books (1902-1904; 1908-1910; 1910-1912);
one small insurance record book, 1925.
The oversize volumes consist of one journal (1902-1904), and one ledger (1902-1910).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Brownsville Woolen Mill Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon--Brownsville
- Wool industry--Oregon--Brownsville--History--20th century
Corporate Names
- Brownsville Woolen Mill
Geographical Names
- Brownsville (Or.)--History--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Cashbooks
- Daybooks
- Financial records
- Journals (accounts)
- Ledgers (account books)
