Kingsley family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2343

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of photocopy newspaper articles, 1898, printed in the Freeport Journal, Illinois, written by Edward Daniel Kingsley, regarding preparation for life in the Alaska gold rush; biographical and genealogical information; will, 1975, death certificate, 1976, memorial flier, 1980, and birth certificate, 1896, for George Archibald Kingsley; and miscellaneous documents relating to Kingsley family members.

Dates

Creation: 1896-1980

Creator

Kingsley family (Family)

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

Edward D. Kingsley (1868-1940), originally from Illinois, came to Portland, Oregon, in 1900. In 1902, he organized West Oregon Lumber Company. In 1835, he established Kingsley Lumber Company in Linnton.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of photocopy newspaper articles written by Edward Daniel Kingsley, regarding preparation for life in the Alaska gold rush; biographical and genealogical information; a will, death certificate, and birth certificate for George Archibald Kingsley; and miscellaneous documents relating to Kingsley family members. Edward D. Kingsley (1868-1940), originally from Illinois, came to Portland, Oregon, in 1900. In 1902, he organized West Oregon Lumber Company. In 1835, he established Kingsley Lumber Company in Linnton.