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Abbett family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2199

Scope and Contents

Abbett family papers include programs of the Portland Flute Club, 1921-1926; a diary of Mrs. J. T. Abbett, 2 volumes, 1911-1915; typescript "History of Women's Foreign Missionary Work in the Pacific Northwest" by Mrs. J. T. Abbett, 10 pages, 1929; diaries and letters of Myra Leanna (Abbett) Adams, 1890-1963; and miscellaneous family papers, 1865-1963.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865-1963

Creator

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

John C. Abbett was a Portland businessman and flautist.

Extent

.23 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Abbett family papers include programs of the Portland Flute Club, 1921-1926; a diary of Mrs. J. T. Abbett, 1911-1915; typescript "History of Women's Foreign Missionary Work in the Pacific Northwest" by Mrs. J. T. Abbett, 1929; and diaries and letters of Myra Leanna (Abbett) Adams, 1890-1963.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John C. Abbett, September 1974 (Lib. Acc. 13078).

Title
Guide to the Abbett family 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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