Addison Crandall Gibbs family photograph album, circa 1850-1886
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Addison Crandall Gibbs family photograph album
- Dates
- circa 1850-1886 (inclusive)18501886
- Quantity
- 0.29 cubic feet, (1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- Album 170
- Summary
- One album containing card photographs and tintypes of members of the A. C. Gibbs family and others. The photographs are portraits of both children and adults; most are unidentified. Identified subjects include Gibbs' children; his wife, Margaret Watkins Gibbs; and the children of his brother-in-law, Dr. William Henry Watkins.
- 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
Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. He came to Oregon in 1852, married Margaret M. Watkins in 1854, was elected governor in 1862, and served as a U. S. Attorney in 1872. Gibbs was instrumental in founding the "Union League." He also served on the board of Willamette University. Gibbs died in London in December 1886.
Content Description
One album, circa 1850-1866, containing card photographs and tintypes of members of the A. C. Gibbs family and others. The photographs are portraits of both children and adults; most are unidentified. Identified subjects include Gibbs' children, Charles W. Gibbs, Kate Gibbs Muir, and Lizzie Gibbs Packard; his wife, Margaret Watkins Gibbs; Edward Watkins, William Watkins, Henry Watkins, and Edna Louisa Watkins, the children of his brother-in-law, Dr. William Henry Watkins; and Jessie Farrell, daughter of Robert S. Farrell.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Addison Crandall Gibbs family photograph album, Album 170, 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
- Gibbs, A. C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886--Family--Photographs
Family Names
- Gibbs family--Photographs
- Watkins family--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photograph albums
- photographs
