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Benjamin Young papers , 1882-1906
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Young, Benjamin, active 1882-1906
- Title
- Benjamin Young papers
- Dates
- 1882-1906 (inclusive)18821906
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (5 containers) : 5 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 046
- Summary
- Benjamin Young was a salmon canner, banker, real estate promoter of Astoria, Oregon and worked for the British America Packing Company. The collection contains letterpress copy books that include personal and business correspondence, a record book of the Ben Young Land Company, a scrapbook, and twenty-one volumes of British America Packing Company journals, cash books, letterpress copy books, ledgers, and invoice books, 1882-1906.
- 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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- 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
Benjamin Young was a salmon canner, banker, real estate promoter of Astoria, Oregon and worked for the British America Packing Company.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains letterpress copy books that include personal and business correspondence, a record book of the Ben Young Land Company, a scrapbook, and twenty-one volumes of British America Packing Company journals, cash books, letterpress copy books, ledgers, and invoice books, 1882-1906.
The British America Packing Company consists of three cash books (1882-1890), six journals (1882-1891), five ledgers (1882-1891), and one invoice book (1890). There is also one letterpress copy book (1884-1889) containing just British America Packing Company (BAPC) correspondence and two additional letterpress copy books containing BAPC correspondence and Young personal letters (1886-1898).
There are also two letterpress copy books consisting of Young's personal and business correspondence (1899-1906), one record book of the Ben Young Land Company, Astoria, Oregon (1891-1904), and one scrapbook that includes speeches and clippings.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Benjamin Young Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen--Oregon--Astoria
- Salmon canning industry--Oregon--Astoria
Personal Names
- Young, Benjamin, active 1882-1906
- Young, Benjamin, active 1882-1906
Corporate Names
- Ben Young Land Company
- British America Packing Company
Geographical Names
- Astoria (Or.)--commerce
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
- Cashbooks
- Correspondence
- Ledgers (account books)
- Letterpress copybooks
