Baldwin Sheep and Land Company records, 1904-1934
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baldwin Sheep and Land Company
- Title
- Baldwin Sheep and Land Company records
- Dates
- 1904-1934 (inclusive)19041934
- Quantity
- .5 cubic feet, (1 custom box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1731
- Summary
- The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company was established in 1873 by Dr. David M. Baldwin at Hay Creek, Oregon. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep. The company ceased operation in 1910. The Hay Creek Ranch continued stock-raising operations at the same location under different ownership. Collection includes a record book with minutes, titles, agreements and mortgages; and mortgages, leases, contracts, and other legal papers regarding land holdings near Madras and Hay Creek, Oregon.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company was established in 1873 by Dr. David M. Baldwin at Hay Creek, Oregon. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep. John Griffith Edwards later became the manager and principal owner. The company ceased operation in 1910, when livestock grazing on public lands was curtailed to prevent overgrazing. The Hay Creek Ranch continued stock-raising operations at the same location under different ownership.
Other Descriptive Information
Includes material formerly designated Mss 1731-1.
Content Description
The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company records include a record book, 1 volume, 1917-1934, with minutes, titles, agreements and mortgages; and mortgages, leases, contracts, and other legal papers regarding land holdings near Madras and Hay Creek, Oregon, 1904-1932.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Baldwin Sheep and Land Company records, Mss 1731, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Sheep ranches--Oregon--Jefferson County
- Wool industry--Oregon--Jefferson County
Corporate Names
- Baldwin Sheep and Land Company
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- financial records
- legal documents
