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John C. Ainsworth papers, 1858-1911
Repository: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
Abstract: John Commingers Ainsworth (1822-1893) was the major founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation (OSN) Company, the most powerful transportation monopoly in the Pacific Northwest. Ainsworth was also involved in a number of other ventures, including the Northern Pacific Railroad (NPRR) and various gold, silver and coal mining operations. The John Commingers Ainsworth Papers contain Ainsworth's diaries, autobiography, personal correspondence, photographs, and the business records of the Oregon Central Railroad, Oregon Steam Navigation Company, Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and various mining, building and shipping enterprises.
Willamette University and Northwest collection, 1770-1975
Repository: Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Abstract: This collection contains letters, manuscripts, maps, and photographs pertaining to the history of Willamette University and the Northwest.
John Ainsworth Mills Family Papers, 1799-2002
Repository: Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Abstract: Papers of the family of John Ainsworth (Jack) Mills, Portland, Or., banker and civic leader, including photographic materials, manuscripts, biographical and genealogical materials, and financial records. Included are materials relating to the Mills and Low families of New York City and Long Island, and the Lewis, Couch, and Ainsworth families of Portland, Or.