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Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company records , 1887-1900
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company
- Title
- Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company records
- Dates
- 1887-1900 (inclusive)18871900
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- B 058
- Summary
- The collection contains a letterpress book from the Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company of Portland, Oregon.
- 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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The company was owned by Theodore and William Nicolai. Anthony Neppach was secretary. Most of the letters are to company representatives in Alaska.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company Records can be found in one bound letterpress volume and span three years. Almost all of the letters are handwritten in ink on carbon paper. Therefore, the materials often are difficult to read. The material consists primarily of letters. However, there are a few pages with ledger and financial records.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mining corporations--Alaska
- Mining corporations--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company