Heinrich Rüppel papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2162

Staff Only

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

Creation: 1879-1901

Creator

Rüppel, Heinrich (Person)
Nitz, Carl (Translator, 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

Additional Description

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.