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Edward L. Eastham papers , 1885-1888

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Eastham, Edward L., 1848-1891
Title
Edward L. Eastham papers
Dates
1885-1888 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
A 160
Summary
Edward L. Eastham was president of the Willamette Transportation and Locks company, a shareholder in the Walla Walla Water company, and involved with the U. S. Electric Lighting and Power company. The collection (1885-1888) consists of letters and papers relating to stock purchases and consolidation proposals.
Repository
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

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.

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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).
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Historical Note

Edward L. Eastham was president of the Willamette Transportation and Locks company. He held shares in the Walla Walla Water company, and was involved with the U. S. Electric Lighting and Power company.

The Willamette Transportation and Locks company was created in 1868 to build a canal around the Willamette Falls, in order to allow for easier and faster commercial and passenger shipping.

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Content Description

The collection (1885-1888) consists of letters and papers relating to stock purchases and proposals of consolidation involving the Walla Walla Water company, Willamette Transportation and Locks company, and U. S. Electric Lighting and Power company.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Businessmen--Oregon
  • Water-power--Northwest, Pacific--History--19th century
  • Water-power--Oregon--History--19th century
  • Waterfalls--Oregon.

Personal Names

  • Eastham, Edward L., 1848-1891

Corporate Names

  • U.S. Electric Lighting and Power Company
  • Walla Walla Water Company
  • Willamette Transportation and Locks Company

Geographical Names

  • Willamette Falls (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Stock certificates
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