Louis Scholl papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of papers of and relating to Louis Scholl, in English and German. The materials include loose correspondence (1856-1910) and a letterpress copy book (1856-1862), with many letters written in German. Much of the loose correspondence is from E. J. Steptoe and Rufus Ingalls; the collection also includes a small quantity of correspondence with George Himes of the Oregon Historical Society. Transcriptions and English translations of some of the materials are provided. A significant portion of the papers relate to Scholl's application for a pension, including his application materials, related correspondence, and the text of legislation to authorize a pension for him. Other materials in the collection include a sketchbook made during Scholl's overland journey, 1852; a handwritten guidebook with illustrations, 1859; and biographical materials, ephemera, and clippings.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1920
Creator
- Scholl, Louis, 1829-1911 (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
Louis Scholl (1829-1911), a native of Germany, was the architect for Fort Dalles, Fort Walla Walla, Fort Simcoe, and Fort Colville. He explored for new emigrant roads from the Salt Lake Valley to California to Fort Lane. During the Civil War, he worked in a civil capacity for Rufus Ingalls, quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac.
Extent
0.4 Cubic Feet (1 legal document case)
Language of Materials
English
German
Abstract
Papers of and relating to a German-American military architect who traveled overland to Oregon in 1852 and later designed Fort Dalles and other military installations. Collection includes correspondence, a letterpress copybook, pension application materials, and a book of sketches made during the overland journey. Some materials are in German.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series: Series 1. Correspondence, 1856-1910; Series 2. Sketchbooks and general materials, 1852-1920.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the estate of Heister Dean Guie, October 1978 (Lib. Acc. 14594).
Processing Information
Collection contains material previously designated Mss 300-1. Collection guide was revised in March 2023 to conform to current standard; revise some folder titles for clarity; and correct some dates.
Subject
- Title
- Guide to the Louis Scholl papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Geoffrey B. Wexler
- Date
- 2006; revised 2023
- 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
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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