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Case Family papers , 1843-1925
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harvey, Frances Case Moreland, 1844-1920; Case, Isaac W., 1831-; Case, William M., 1821-1903; Case family
- Title
- Case Family papers
- Dates
- 1843-1925 (inclusive)18431925
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 125
- Summary
- William M. Case and Isaac W. Case, brothers came to Oregon in the 1840s. Isaac Case was a merchant and banker. He went to the Idaho mines in 1862 and later settled in Astoria, where he founded the Astoria Savings Bank. This collection includes family letters, financial materials, family business papers, and other miscellaneous family papers.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William M. Case (1821-1903) and Isaac W. Case (1831- ) were brothers. William came to Oregon in 1844, and Isaac in April of 1850.. William Case was Marion County (Oregon) Commissioner from 1862 to 1874. Isaac Case was a merchant and banker. He went to the Idaho mines in 1862 and later settled in Astoria, where he founded the Astoria Savings Bank. Frances Case Moreland Harvey (1844-1920) was born on the journey to Oregon in 1844. Her relationship to William and Isaac Case is unclear.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes family letters, financial materials, family business papers, and other miscellaneous family papers. A sizeable portion of the collection consists of the papers of Frances Case Moreland Harvey, including writing, correspondence, and a folder of material on the castilloa (castilla) rubber plant.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Case Family Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory
- Rubber plants
Geographical Names
- Astoria (Or.)
- Northwest, Pacific--History
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Financial records
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
