Straub family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2750

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes an account book, also used as a scrapbook, with obituaries and genealogical information, 1899-1947; and miscellaneous documents, 1878-1937, including stock certificates, communion and naturalization certificates for Peter Straub, and bills. Much of this collection is in German; some translations are included.

Dates

1878-1947

Creator

Straub family (Family)

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

George Straub and his wife came to the United States from Baden, Germany. The family lived in Portland, Baker, and Hood River, Oregon. Peter Straub and his son, George Peter, worked for Mount Hood Railroad Company.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box; 1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

German

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers of the Straub family, who lived in Portland, Baker, and Hood River, Oregon. Collection includes an account book, also used as a scrapbook, with obituaries and genealogical information; stock certificates; communion and naturalization certificates; and bills. Much of this collection is in German, with some translations.