Collection is open for research.
Gift of Donald Straub, August 1984 (Lib. Acc. 16905).
George Straub and his wife came to the United States from Baden, Germany. The family lived in Portland, Baker, and Hood River, Oregon. Peter Straub and his son, George Peter, worked for Mount Hood Railroad Company.
Straub family papers, Mss 2750, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Donald B. Straub photograph collection, Org. Lot 291, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Collection includes an account book, also used as a scrapbook, with obituaries and genealogical information, 1899-1947; and miscellaneous documents, 1878-1937, including stock certificates, communion and naturalization certificates for Peter Straub, and bills. Much of this collection is in German; some translations are included.
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