James Laidlaw scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: Mss2396

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1 volume, 1867-1946, contains biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, etc., regarding the Laidlaw family in England and Scotland; James 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 lecturer in Portland, Oregon.

Dates

1867-1946

Creator

Laidlaw, James, 1847-1913 (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

James Laidlaw, British consul, was born January 23, 1847, in Scotland. Arriving in America in 1871, Laidlaw was appointed in 1873 to the British Consulate for the district of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Founder and president of the British Benevolent Society, he was heavily involved in charity work throughout his life. Married twice, to Louise Carpenter, who died 1886, and Charlotte Coad Stout, he had seven children. He died on January 5, 1913.

Extent

.29 Cubic Feet (1 oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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 lecturer in Portland, Oregon.