Willis-Stratton family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1047

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes miscellaneous family records and correspondence, 1863-1934, including warranty deeds, receipts, letters and telegrams. Among the papers are Willis-Stratton genealogical notes, 1886-1901, including a bound manuscript journal, 1 volume, kept by Parish Lovejoy Willis, that is filled with family memoranda and newspaper clippings. The collection also includes a Multnomah County resolution of memorial, 2 pages, November 5, 1917, regarding the life and public service of P. L. Willis.

Dates

1863-1934

Creator

Willis, Parish Lovejoy, 1838-1917 (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

Parish Lovejoy Willis was a Portland banker and lawyer and member of the state Senate.

Extent

0.15 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of family records, genealogical notes, and correspondence, 1863-1934, including a journal kept by Parish Lovejoy Willis, a Portland banker and lawyer and a member of the state Senate.