John Griffith Edwards papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 761

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of John Griffith Edwards include a typescript history of the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company by Edwards, 8 pages; newspaper clippings about the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company and Edwards; correspondence relating to the company and Hay Creek Ranch; financial records; appointment documents; a stock record book for the company, 1 volume, 1882-1889; and minutes of the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company, 1 volume, 1887-1924.

Dates

Creation: circa 1882-1945

Creator

Edwards, John Griffith, 1855-1945 (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

John Griffith Edwards was an Oregon sheep breeder, owner of Hay Creek Ranch, and partner in Baldwin Sheep and Land Company. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep. Edwards later became the manager and principal owner. The company ceased operation in 1910, when livestock grazing on public lands was curtailed to prevent overgrazing. The Hay Creek Ranch continued stock-raising operations at the same location under different ownership.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (3 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Griffith Edwards was an Oregon sheep breeder, owner of Hay Creek Ranch, and partner in Baldwin Sheep and Land Company. Located in present-day Jefferson County, the company became one of the state's largest producers of wool and purebred sheep before it ceased operation in 1910. Papers primarily relate to the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company and to Edwards, and include a typescript history of the company by Edwards; newspaper clippings; correspondence relating to the company and Hay Creek Ranch; financial records, a stock record book, and minutes.