Robert M. Wade collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss2826

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes a photocopy obituary, 1915; a eulogy delivered by Emmet B. Williams, 1915; a booklet, "From Missouri to Oregon," 1 volume, 1965, with reminiscences of Robert Wade's overland journey; and a photocopy letter from Wade Newbegin to Thomas Vaughan, 1989, containing historical information about R. M. Wade & Co.

Dates

1915-1989

Creator

Wade, Robert M., 1835-1915 (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

Robert M. Wade (1835-1915) was born in Missouri and came to Oregon with his parents in 1850. He married Ann Howard Williams in 1858 and founded R. M. Wade & Co., dealers in agricultural implements, in 1865, serving as manager until 1913.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Robert M. Wade (1835-1915) was born in Missouri and came to Oregon with his parents in 1850. He founded R. M. Wade & Co., dealers in agricultural implements, in 1865, serving as manager until 1913. Collection includes a photocopy obituary; a eulogy delivered by Emmet B. Williams; a booklet, "From Missouri to Oregon," with reminiscences of Wade's overland journey; and a photocopy letter from Wade Newbegin to Thomas Vaughan, 1989, containing historical information about R. M. Wade & Co.