Peter Boscow papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2820

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes record book, 1 volume, of Boscow family genealogy; a genealogy chart; deeds and mortgages of Peter Boscow, 1869-1895; autograph books, 3 volumes, of Gracie Boscow, William Boscow, and Bertha Jones; and miscellaneous financial documents.

Dates

1869-1916

Creator

Boscow, Peter, 1838-1924 (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

Peter Boscow (1838-1924) came to the U.S. in 1842 and to Oregon around 1863. He homesteaded near North Plains and later purchased land in Washington County, Oregon, in 1869. He had six children.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case; 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Peter Boscow (1838-1924) came to the U.S. in 1842 and to Oregon around 1863. He homesteaded near North Plains and later purchased land in Washington County, Oregon, in 1869. Collection includes a record book of Boscow family genealogy and a genealogy chart; deeds and mortgages of Peter Boscow, 1869-1895; autograph books; and miscellaneous financial documents.