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Businesses and Corporations

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 282 Collections and/or Records:

George Hockenyos papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 797
Abstract

Records, convention programs, photographs, and ephemera relating to the family and business of George Hockenyos, a grocer in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1894-1917

Agreement between Ben Holladay and German shareholders represented by Henry Villard

 Collection
Identifier: Coll873
Abstract Handwritten agreement made between Ben Holladay (1819-1887) and Henry Villard (1835-1900) to sell and transfer a majority of shares of the Oregon and California Railroad Company to German shareholders represented by Villard. The Oregon and California Railroad Company, initially named the Oregon Central Railroad, was formed following the passage of the Oregon and California Railroad Act in 1866, and was managed by Holladay until this agreement. Southern Pacific took control of the Oregon and...
Dates: 1876 February 29

Ben Holladay papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 893
Abstract

Papers of a railroad and real estate promoter with enterprises in Oregon, California, and elsewhere. The papers include letters; letterpress copybooks; court documents; genealogical materials; and a scrapbook (1872) regarding political issues. The materials relate to Ben Holladay's personal matters; real estate ventures; Seaside House, his home on the Oregon coast, and legal matters concerning the Oregon Central Railroad.

Dates: 1862-1957; Majority of material found within 1862-1905

James Austin Howard papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1771
Abstract

James Austin Howard (born 1871) was a realtor in Albany, Oregon. Papers include correspondence, insurance policies, ledgers, receipts, and bank books regarding real estate and other business topics.

Dates: 1895-1945

Hult Lumber Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1749
Abstract

Unprocessed collection of records of the Hult Lumber Company, including correspondence, payroll records, time sheets, contracts, bills paid, deeds, subject files, and cutting records.

Dates: 1934-1983

Humiston, Wilson and Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862
Abstract

Business papers of a wholesale liquor company in Portland, Oregon, including saloon orders (1862-1864) from mining camps and towns in eastern Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, which include news of the mines and business conditions in those areas. Also included are records and correspondence of the company's predecessor, Humiston and Ma'Dan (1859-1862).

Dates: 1859-1864

Hyster Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 498
Abstract

Collection consists of materials relating to the Hyster Company, including photographs of a plant interior and employees; a brochure and report about the company; materials concerning accounting machine installation; a sales booklet with product specifications; and party programs.

Dates: circa 1935-1955

Independent Steamboat Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2219
Abstract

Bill of sale of company to the Oregonian Navigation Co., Ltd., May 7, 1880, executed by Portland attorney Ellis G. Hughes.

Dates: 1880 May 7

Inman-Poulsen Lumber Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1340
Abstract

Bound manuscript account book of lumber wholesalers Robert D. Inman and Johan Poulsen, 1892, and miscellaneous inventories and price lists, 1909-1910.

Dates: 1892-1910

Iron Fireman Corporation record books

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2188
Abstract

The Iron Fireman Corporation was headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and sold and leased automatic coal burners. Record books, 1934-1955, include articles of incorporation, minutes, and certificate of dissolution.

Dates: 1934-1955