Peter Boscow papers, 1869-1916
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Boscow, Peter, 1838-1924
- Title
- Peter Boscow papers
- Dates
- 1869-1916 (inclusive)18691916
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet, (1 slim document case; 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2820
- Summary
- Peter Boscow (1838-1924) came to the U.S. in 1842 and to Oregon around 1863. He homesteaded near North Plains and later purchased land in Washington County, Oregon, in 1869. Collection includes a record book of Boscow family genealogy and a genealogy chart; deeds and mortgages of Peter Boscow, 1869-1895; autograph books; and miscellaneous financial documents.
- 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 Note
Peter Boscow (1838-1924) came to the U.S. in 1842 and to Oregon around 1863. He homesteaded near North Plains and later purchased land in Washington County, Oregon, in 1869. He had six children.
Content Description
Collection includes record book, 1 volume, of Boscow family genealogy; a genealogy chart; deeds and mortgages of Peter Boscow, 1869-1895; autograph books, 3 volumes, of Gracie Boscow, William Boscow, and Bertha Jones; and miscellaneous financial documents.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Peter Boscow papers, Mss 2820, 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
Personal Names
- Boscow, Gracie
- Boscow, Peter, 1838-1924
- Boscow, William
- Jones, Bertha
Family Names
- Boscow family--Genealogy
Form or Genre Terms
- genealogies
- property records
