Heinrich Rüppel papers
Scope and Contents
Papers of Heinrich Rüppel include manuscript correspondence with friends and relatives in Germany, in German, 1879-1901, with typescript translations by Carl F. Nitz. Also included are miscellaneous photocopy and original newspaper clippings in German and English, speeches, and ephemera relating to the Portland Social Turn Verein, circa 1880, most with typescript translations by Nitz; and receipts.
Dates
- 1879-1901
Creator
- Rüppel, Heinrich (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing 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.
Biographical note
Heinrich Rüppel was a German immigrant to Portland, Oregon, a foreman at the Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Company, a member of the Portland Social Turn Verein, and a jewelry craftsman.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (4 folders in shared box)
Language of Materials
German
English
Abstract
Heinrich Rüppel was a German immigrant to Portland, Oregon, a foreman at the Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Company, a member of the Portland Social Turn Verein, and a jewelry craftsman. Papers include manuscript correspondence with friends and relatives in Germany, in German, 1879-1901, with typescript translations. Also included are photocopy and original newspaper clippings in German and English, speeches, and ephemera relating to the Portland Social Turn Verein, circa 1880, most with typescript translations.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Bobbie Root, May 1974 (Lib. Acc. 12935).
Creator
- Rüppel, Heinrich (Person)
- Nitz, Carl (Translator, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Heinrich Rüppel papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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