Benjamin Driscoll papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2544

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of correspondence and ephemera relating to the Vega Company and its Vega Standard Cornet and other musical instrument companies, 1907; correspondence and ephemera relating to the Royal Arcanum, 1894-1895; ephemera relating to the Portland Rowing Club and other rowing associations, 1896-1903; ephemera and accounts of the YMCA, 1900-1901; and miscellaneous papers of Benjamin Driscoll and Cerena Driscoll.

Dates

1894-1907

Creator

Driscoll, Benjamin F. (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

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (4 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Benjamin Driscoll was a musician, leader of the Driscoll Orchestra (1904-1906) and cornet player at the Heilig and Bungalow theaters, Portland (1907-1909). His wife, Cerena I. Driscoll, taught voice, drama and piano. Collection consists of correspondence and ephemera relating to the Vega Company and other musical instrument companies, the Royal Arcanum, the Portland Rowing Club and other rowing associations, and the YMCA. Also included are miscellaneous papers of the Driscolls.