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Businesses and Corporations

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 273 Collections and/or Records:

J.K. Gill Company collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 754
Abstract

The J.K. Gill Company was one of the largest retail and wholesale concerns of its kind on the Pacific Coast. Collection consists of printed ephemera, including advertisements for Christmas books; typescript carbon copies of statements of business for fiscal years ending May 1914, March 1920, and March 1922; and manuscript invoices.

Dates: 1911-1922

Johnston Propeller Works records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2046
Abstract

Records include business correspondence, 1895-1928; citizenship declaration of John H. Johnston, 1882; correspondence book, 1922-1928; receipts and bills; propeller plans; and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1882-1928

Journal Building Company record book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2187
Abstract

Journal Building Company record book, 1911-1958, with articles of incorporation, minutes and certificate of dissolution.

Dates: 1911-1958

Joseph H. Joyce papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2381
Abstract

Collection consists of a ledger and account book of the Hazelwood Cream Company, 1906; and membership and identification cards, 1922-1924.

Dates: 1906-1924

Harry C. Kendall papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2518
Abstract

Harry C. Kendall (1883-1978) was a Portland, Oregon, banker, businessman and philanthropist. Collection is partially processed and includes correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, prospectuses, deeds, indentures, financial reports, a minute book for the Sigma Nu Alumni Association, Portland Industries Financing Service papers, advertisements for stocks and bond issues, and documents bequesting 37 acres on Guemes Island, Washington.

Dates: 1892-1956

Thomas Kerr, Jr. family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 973
Abstract

Papers relating to the business career and family of Thomas Kerr, Jr. (1910-1982). Kerr lived in Portland, Oregon, and was an executive of several grain trading firms, including Kerr Gifford & Co. Inc., Kerr Pacific Corporation, and Helix Milling Company.

Dates: circa 1900-2001

Kilham Stationery and Printing Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2532
Abstract

Kilham Stationery and Printing Company was incorporated on April 12, 1898. Collection includes articles of incorporation and by-laws, minutes, stock certificates, financial records, catalogs, advertising materials, and printing samples.

Dates: 1898-1962

Kleist & Company account books

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1779
Abstract

Account books, 9 volumes, for Kleist & Company, a printing firm that was previously known as Kleist & Schuele.

Dates: 1905-1923

Robert J. Koshland reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2554
Abstract

Manuscript reminiscences of Robert J. Koshland, regarding the wool industry in Oregon and his business, J. Koshland & Co., which liquidated in 1929.

Dates: 1975

Edward John Kraenick papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1483
Abstract

Edward John Kraenick was the owner of Portland Electrotype and Stereotype Company, Portland, Oregon. Collection includes personal and business correspondence, 1936-1945; manuscript investment record book, 1926-1930; miscellaneous song lyrics, greeting cards, sketches, and other ephemera.

Dates: 1926-1945