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Frederick Wallace Wilson family papers, 1856-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- Wilson, Frederick Wallace, 1872-1955
- Title
- Frederick Wallace Wilson family papers
- Dates
- 1856-1942 (inclusive)18561942
- Quantity
- 0.9 cubic feet, (2 document cases)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2167
- Summary
- This collection consists of papers of several members of the Wilson family, including Frederick Wallace Wilson (1872-1955) of The Dalles, Oregon, a Circuit Court judge and author; his father, Joseph Gardner Wilson (1826-1873), an Oregon Supreme Court justice; and his mother, Elizabeth Millar Wilson (1830-1913). Materials include account books; business papers and records relating to Joseph Gardner Wilson's law practice, the Columbia Packing Company, The Dalles, Deschutes & Portage Railroad and Navigation Company, and The Dalles Brick and Tile Company; property records; correspondence of Elizabeth Millar Wilson; and a transcript of proceedings from a tribute dinner for Frederick W. Wilson, with a related scrapbook. Also included are incomplete reminiscences by an ancestor, Alfred D. Wilson.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Joseph Gardner Wilson (1826-1873) came to Oregon in 1852 and later became an Oregon Supreme Court justice. He was elected to Congress in 1872 but died the following year in Ohio. His wife was Elizabeth Millar Wilson (1830-1913) and his son was Circuit Court Judge Frederick Wallace Wilson (1872-1955) of The Dalles, Oregon. Frederick W. Wilson was also the author of many historical works.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of papers by or belonging to Frederick W. Wilson (1872-1955); his father, Joseph Gardner Wilson (1826-1873); his mother, Elizabeth M. Wilson (1830-1913); and an ancestor, Alfred D. Wilson. Frederick W. Wilson's papers make up about half the collection, and include ledgers; property records; business papers and records, particularly relating to the Columbia Packing Company of The Dalles, Oregon, The Dalles, Deschutes & Portage Railroad and Navigation Company, and The Dalles Brick and Tile Company. His papers also include the transcript of proceedings at a tribute dinner in his honor, with an associated scrapbook. Papers of Joseph Gardner Wilson include account books, a ledger, and business records relating to his law practice. Papers of Elizabeth M. Wilson consist of correspondence, with information on the founding of schools in Oregon, and an account book, which also includes transactions by Frederick W. Wilson. Also included are incomplete handwritten memoirs of Alfred D. Wilson, probably written in the early 19th century.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Frederick Wallace Wilson family papers, Mss 2167, 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 InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series: Series 1, Papers of Joseph G. Wilson and other family members; Series 2, Papers of Frederick Wallace Wilson.
Acquisition Information
Gifts of the Wilson family, 1954-1970, and Elizabeth W. Buehler, March 1989 (Lib. Acc 19251).
Processing Note
Scrapbook and transcript of tribute dinner for Frederick W. Wilson were previously designated Mss 2167-1. Collection description was revised in July 2023 to make corrections and conform to current standard.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Papers of Joseph Gardner Wilson and other family members, 1856-1913Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Memoirs of Alfred D. Wilson (incomplete) |
undated |
1 | 2 | Joseph Gardner Wilson - business book for law practice, newspaper clippings |
1856-1860; 1870-1871 |
1 | 3 | Joseph Gardner Wilson - account book |
1859-1884 |
1 | 4 | Joseph Gardner Wilson - account book |
1859-1891 |
1 | 5 | Joseph Gardner Wilson - ledger |
1862-1879 |
1 | 6 | Elizabeth Millar Wilson - correspondence
Includes her reminiscences regarding schools in Oregon, and other subjects.
|
1877-1890 |
1 | 7 | Account book for Elizabeth Millar Wilson and Frederick Wallace Wilson |
1894-1913 |
Series 2: Papers of Frederick Wallace Wilson, 1865-1942Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 8 | Stock book of Columbia Packing Company |
1890-1906 |
2 | 1 | Abstract of title |
1865-1942 |
2 | 2 | Business papers |
1891-1916 |
2 | 3 | Ledger |
1907-1910 |
2 | 4 | Ledger |
1907-1912 |
2 | 5 | Ledger |
1909-1911 |
2 | 6 | Speeches by Wilson and Charles H. Carey |
1932; 1941 |
2 | 7 | Transcript of proceedings at tribute dinner for Wilson in The Dalles, Oregon |
1942 June 20 |
2 | 8 | Scrapbook of tributes to Wilson |
1942 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon--Dalles
- Judges--Oregon
- Lawyers--Oregon
- Real property--Oregon--Dalles
- Schools--Oregon--History
Personal Names
- Wilson, Alfred D.
- Wilson, Elizabeth M. (Elizabeth Millar), 1830-1913
- Wilson, Joseph Gardner, 1826-1873
Corporate Names
- Columbia Packing Company (Dalles, Or.)
- Dalles Brick & Tile Company (Dalles, Or.)
- Dalles, Deschutes & Portage Railroad & Navigation Company (Dalles, Or.)
Family Names
- Wilson family
Form or Genre Terms
- account books
- correspondence
- reminiscences
- scrapbooks
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Wilson, Alfred D.