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Earl R. Abbett letters, 1940-1958
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Abbett, Earl R.
- Title
- Earl R. Abbett letters
- Dates
- 1940-1958 (inclusive)19401958
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2089
- Summary
- Collection consists of letters and correspondence between Earl R. Abbett and former railroad employees, 1940-1953, regarding railroad activities in the first half of the 20th century. Abbett was a dentist and employee of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway.
- 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
Per note in collection: Dr. Earl R. Abbett was a dentist and employee of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of letters and correspondence between Earl R. Abbett and former railroad employees, 1940-1953, regarding railroad activities in the first half of the 20th century. Also included is The Dope Bucket, Summer 1958, a publication of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway, featuring a letter from Abbett regarding railroading history in the Pacific Northwest.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Earl R. Abbett letters, Mss 2089, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Railroads--Northwest, Pacific--20th century
- Railroads--Northwest, Pacific--Employees--20th century
Personal Names
- Abbett, Earl R.--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway--Periodicals
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- newsletters
