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First house in Portland, Or.

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5166

Scope and Contents

Pen and ink sketch, circa 1850-1950, of the first house built in Portland, Oregon, 26.5 x 30.4 cm. Note in collection states that the house belonged to William Johnson and was built in 1842.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1850-1950

Creator

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

0.16 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Pen and ink sketch by William L. Higgins of the first house built in Portland, Oregon. Note in collection states that the house belonged to William Johnson and was built in 1842.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photographic negative copy of the sketch is designated OrHi 73210.

Title
Guide to "First house in Portland, Or."
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

Contact:
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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