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Stearns and Chenoweth records , 1855-1912
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stearns, Arba Fay; Chenoweth, Creed L.; Stearns and Chenoweth
- Title
- Stearns and Chenoweth records
- Dates
- 1855-1912 (inclusive)18551912
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Bx 025
- Summary
- Stearns and Chenoweth was a hardware store located in Oakland, Oregon, that dealt in hardware, stoves, tinware, guns, pistols and sewing machines. The collection (1855-1912) contains deeds and legal papers, account books, a map, and correspondence.
- 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
Stearns and Chenoweth was a hardware store located in Oakland, Oregon. The store dealt in hardware, stoves, tinware, guns, pistols and sewing machines.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains deeds and legal papers, account books, a map, and correspondence.
Correspondence is arranged by date first, and then alphabetically within a date range. Date ranges include 1862-1886; 1887-1891; and 1891. Includes correspondence with Benjamin Dowell.
Deeds and legal papers (1855-1912) include land deeds, wills, and an "account of goods burnt and destroyed by Indians."
There are three account books.
The collection also contains a hand drawn map of Oakland, Oregon, showing the intersections of Front and 3rd streets, and Ash and Walnut Streets.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Stearns and Chenoweth Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Hardware industry--United States
- Hardware stores--Oregon--Oakland
- Merchants--Oregon--Oakland
Personal Names
- Chenoweth, Creed L.
- Dowell, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin)
- Stearns, Arba Fay
Corporate Names
- Stearns and Chenoweth
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Correspondence
- Deeds
- Legal documents
- Maps