Wells Smith Gilbert papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 1423

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Wells Smith Gilbert include biographical material; correspondence regarding fluoridation, the Portland Beautification Association, Pro-America organization, lumber, and other topics; financial records; and miscellaneous ephemera. Also included is correspondence, 1900-1906, with Gilbert's father, Giles, regarding timber in Tillamook, Grays Harbor, Klickitat, and Eastern Oregon; and a ledger, 1937-1945, including information regarding a purchase of water works property in the Dunthorpe area of Portland, Oregon.

Dates

1897-1965

Creator

Gilbert, Wells Smith, 1870-1965 (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. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. 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

Wells Smith Gilbert (1870-1965) was president of the Olean Lumber Company and manager of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company's Oregon properties. His wife, Page Morris Gilbert, started the Portland Opera Guild and a Pro-America organization.

Extent

3 Cubic Feet (3 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes miscellaneous records and documents regarding Wells Smith Gilbert and his involvement in various associations. Gilbert (1870-1965) was president of the Olean Lumber Company and manager of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company's Oregon properties.