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Mock-Yeon family papers, 1857-1932

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mock family; Yeon family
Title
Mock-Yeon family papers
Dates
1857-1932 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
Collection Number
Mss 2606
Summary
Collection includes title abstracts, deeds, and contracts regarding property holdings and real estate transactions of John Mock and his son-in-law, John B. Yeon, Sr., particularly in connection with the Mock's Crest area of Portland, Oregon, and the Yeon Building at SW 5th Ave. and SW Alder St. in Portland, Oregon.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

John Baptiste Yeon (1865-1928) was an Oregon lumber baron, construction manager of the Columbia River Highway, and developer of one of Portland's early high-rises, the Yeon Building. His son, John Yeon (1910-1994) was a noted Oregon architect.

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Content Description

Collection includes title abstracts, deeds, and contracts regarding property holdings and real estate transactions of John Mock and his son-in-law, John B. Yeon, Sr., particularly in connection with the Mock's Crest area of Portland, Oregon, and the Yeon Building at SW 5th Ave. and SW Alder St. in Portland, Oregon.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Mock-Yeon family papers, Mss 2606, 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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Reed College, June 1980.

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