Laidlaw, James, 1847-1913
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James Laidlaw consular papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll 913
Abstract
Certificates and letters relating to appointments that James Laidlaw (1847-1913) received as British vice consul and British consul. Laidlaw was a Scottish businessman who moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1871, and who served as British vice consul for Oregon from 1874 to 1895, and as British consul for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho from 1895 until his death.
Dates:
1874-1908
James Laidlaw scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Mss2396
Abstract
James Laidlaw (1847-1913) was born in Scotland. Laidlaw arrived in America in 1871 and in 1873 was appointed to the British Consulate for the district of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Scrapbook, 1867-1946, contains biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, etc., regarding the Laidlaw family in England and Scotland; Laidlaw's 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...
Dates:
1867-1946
Oral history interview with John R. Laidlaw
Collection
Identifier: SR 9462
Abstract
Oral history interview with John R. Laidlaw conducted by Joseph A. Schiwek on November 11, 1972. Laidlaw discusses the background of his paternal family, the Laidlaws, in Scotland.
Dates:
1972 November 11
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