J. Mitchell account books

Collection

Identifier: Mss 69

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two items: a journal of accounts for the years 1863-64, and a ledger summarizing accounts from 1860-1879, with a page showing box rentals at the Gervais Post Office for 1881. Accounts appear for several well-known citizens, such as Henry Failing, William Barlow, and Antoine Lucier, and H.D. Boon.

Dates

1860-1881

Creator

Mitchell, J. (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.

Historical note

J. Mitchell owned a general mercantile store on French Prairie in the Willamette Valley. The site later became part of the town of Gervais.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

J. Mitchell owned a general mercantile store on French Prairie in the Willamette Valley. The site later became part of the town of Gervais. The collection consists of two items: a journal of accounts for the years 1863-64, and a ledger summarizing accounts from 1860-1879, with a page showing box rentals at the Gervais Post Office for 1881.