Hardware stores -- Oregon -- Portland
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
James F. Failing family papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll799
Abstract
James Frederick Failing (1842-1920) was a prominent Portland businessman, civic leader, and member of the early Failing family. After arriving in Portland from New York in 1853, James participated in the wholesale hardware business of J. Failing and Co. with his father, Josiah, and his brother Henry. He would later go on to become the director or Portland’s First National Bank, and serve as a trustee for numerous local organizations. His children also became notable Portland figures through...
Dates:
1850-2009; Majority of material found within 1870-1986
Honeyman Hardware Company catalogs
Collection
Identifier: Mss1671
Abstract
Collection consists of Honeyman Hardware Company catalogs, 21 volumes, 1893-1942.
Dates:
1893-1942
Kadderly Hardware records
Collection
Identifier: Mss1685
Abstract
Kadderly Hardware was located at 130 1st St. and 131 Front Ave., Portland, Oregon, 1892-1956. Collection includes account books and ledgers, catalogs, and inventories.
Dates:
1911-1949
Robertson, Burns, and Failing families papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll784
Abstract
Materials related to several old Portland families, primarily, Robertson, Burns, Couch, Failing, Corbett, and Wood. Also included are Adams, Lewis, Reed, Warren, and Wilson. Photographs document individuals, family groups, and activities. Numerous photographic albums are also included. The documents are primarily made up of correspondence between individuals, as well as ephemera and diaries.
Dates:
1786-1988; Majority of material found within 1850-1985