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George Lawrence Company records , 1867-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- George Lawrence Company records
- Dates
- 1867-1920 (inclusive)18671920
- Quantity
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2.75 linear feet, (6 containers)
- Collection Number
- Bx 200
- Summary
- The George Lawrence Co., established in Portland, Oregon in 1857, was a saddlery and harness shop made famous by also producing exquisite leather goods such as handgun holsters, cartridge belts, slings, scabbards, and other items. The collection contains company ledgers, cash and credit books, other account and purchasing journals, letterpress copybooks containing correspondence, and product catalogs.
- 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
The George Lawrence Co., was established in Portland, Oregon in 1857. It was a saddlery and harness shop made famous by also producing exquisite leather goods such as handgun holsters, cartridge belts, slings, scabbards, etc. The company evolved into a wholesaler and supplier of auto parts, shoe repair and shoe store supplies, hat blocking equipment, fishing, and hunting supplies. The Company ceased operations in 1985 when family members retired, and the historic 1/4-block, 4-story brick building that George Lawrence built in 1903 in downtown Portland was sold.
Source: William "Bill" Lawrence website: http://home.teleport.com/~bill3rd/
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains company ledgers, cash and credit books, other account and purchasing journals, letterpress copybooks containing correspondence, and product catalogs.
The collection also contains photographs of the George Lawrence company products such as saddles and shoulder bags.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| George Lawrence Company records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises
- Harness making and trade--Oregon--Portland
- Leather goods
- Leather industry and trade--Oregon--Portland
- Saddlery--Oregon--Portland
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Financial records
- Photographs
- Trade catalogs
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet.
2012
