Gantenbein family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2705

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence between John E. Gantenbein and Mary Stier, circa 1854, in German with translations by Carl Nitz; letters between John E. Gantenbein and family, friends, and colleagues, 1853-1905, many in German with translations by Nitz; memorabilia and receipts, 1853-1943; account book, 1 volume, 1904-1905, later used as a picture scrapbook by Rhoda Jane Gantenbein; and correspondence between J. Edward Gantenbein and Helen Louise Pittock, 1901-1905, concerning personal matters.

Dates

Creation: 1853-1943

Creator

Gantenbein family (Family)
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.

Extent

.23 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, memorabilia, and an account book later used as a picture scrapbook. Correspondence includes letters, most in German with translations, between John E. Gantenbein and Mary Stier, and between Gantenbein and family, friends, and colleagues. Also included is correspondence between J. Edward Gantenbein and Helen Louise Pittock concerning personal matters.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

John E. Gantenbein papers, gift of INS Corporation, June 1985; J. Edward Gantenbein letters, gift of Elaine Medoff, August 1988; account book, gift of Donald Schubert, June 1988; two envelopes addressed to A. Gantenbein and Miss A. O. Gantenbein, gift of John Poss, February 2016 (Lib. Acc. 28743).