Skip to main content

Businesses and Corporations

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 273 Collections and/or Records:

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

J. Neils Lumber Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1746
Abstract

Unprocessed collection of miscellaneous records of the J. Neils Lumber Lumber Co.

Dates: 1895-1976

Jacob Miller Barber and Beauty Supply Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2761
Abstract

Jacob Miller Barber and Beauty Supply Company was founded in 1916 in Portland, Oregon, and grew to cover Oregon, parts of Washington, Idaho, California, Alaska and Canada. Collection includes correspondence, 1941-1947; company history; legal documents; and stationery and forms.

Dates: 1929-1954

Louis A. Jacobsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1670
Abstract

Business, personal, and family papers of Louis A. Jacobsen. Jacobsen (1871-1965) was a Portland, Oregon, businessman who owned or was involved with numerous local firms in the early 20th century, including the Jacobsen Construction Company and the University Drug Company.

Dates: 1866-1960

Jantzen, Inc. publications, photographs, and ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 864
Abstract

Catalogs, souvenir book, and newsletter materials from Jantzen, Inc. (also known as Jantzen Knitting Mills), as well as photographs relating to company picnics and reunions. Jantzen was founded as the Portland Knitting Company in 1910 in Portland, Oregon, and changed its name to Jantzen Knitting Mills in 1918. The firm became a nationally known swimwear manufacturer in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1954, it changed its name to Jantzen, Inc.

Dates: 1928-1989