Baldwin Sheep and Land Company
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Baldwin Sheep and Land Company records
Collection
Identifier: Mss1731
Abstract
The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company was established in 1873 by Dr. David M. Baldwin at Hay Creek, Oregon. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep. The company ceased operation in 1910. The Hay Creek Ranch continued stock-raising operations at the same location under different ownership. Collection includes a record book with minutes, titles, agreements and mortgages; and mortgages, leases, contracts, and other...
Dates:
1904-1934
The Baldwin Sheep & Land Company, 1873-1910
Collection
Identifier: Mss2422
Abstract
Photocopy typescript master of arts thesis by Dorothy D. Hirsch, regarding the history of Baldwin Sheep and Land Company and the wool industry in Oregon.
Dates:
1976
John Griffith Edwards papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 761
Abstract
John Griffith Edwards was an Oregon sheep breeder, owner of Hay Creek Ranch, and partner in Baldwin Sheep and Land Company. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep before it ceased operation in 1910. Papers primarily relate to the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company and to Edwards, and include a typescript history of the company by Edwards; newspaper clippings; correspondence relating to the company and Hay Creek...
Dates:
circa 1882-1945