James Laidlaw scrapbook, 1867-1946
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Laidlaw, James,1847-1913.
- Title
- James Laidlaw scrapbook
- Dates
- 1867-1946 (inclusive)18671946
- Quantity
- .29 cubic feet (1 volume)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2396
- Summary
- Collection includes: Scrapbook, 1 vol., 1867-1946, containing biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, etc. regarding the Laidlaw family in England and Scotland, his career as Consul, his involvement in the movement to end shanghaiing and his dispute with Gideon Joubert, a former officer in the Boer army and lecturer in Portland, Oregon. James Laidlaw, British consul, was born January 23, 1847 in Scotland.
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
James Laidlaw, British consul, was born January 23, 1847 in Scotland.
Content Description
Collection includes: Scrapbook, 1 vol., 1867-1946, containing biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, etc. regarding the Laidlaw family in England and Scotland, his career as Consul, his involvement in the movement to end shanghaiing and his dispute with Gideon Joubert, a former officer in the Boer army and lecturer in Portland, Oregon.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
James Laidlaw Scrapbook, Mss 2396, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- British -- Oregon.
- Consuls -- Great Britain
- Shanghaiing -- Oregon.
Family Names
- Joubert, Gideon.
- Laidlaw, James, -- 1847-1913.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks. -- aat
