Walter Frazar Burrell papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 1789

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists largely of correspondence, deeds, mortgages, and other records documenting the business activities of Walter Frazar Burrell. Also included is material relating to the estate of Martin S. Burrell, of which Burrell was executor. Correspondents include Edwin R. Bishop.

Dates

1885-1919

Creator

Burrell, Walter Frazar, 1863-1946 (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

Walter Frazar Burrell served as president of the Burrell Investment Company, the Bishop & Burrell Company, the Bishop Fishing Tool Company, and the Empire Gold Dredging & Mining Company.

Extent

8.5 Cubic Feet (8 custom boxes and 3 loose volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists largely of correspondence, deeds, mortgages, and other records documenting the business activities of Walter Frazar Burrell, who served as president of the Burrell Investment Company, the Bishop & Burrell Company, the Bishop Fishing Tool Company, and the Empire Gold Dredging & Mining Company.