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Multnomah School District Number 1 records , 1856-1859
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Multnomah County School District (Or.); Portland Public Schools (Or.)
- Title
- Multnomah School District Number 1 records
- Dates
- 1856-1859 (inclusive)18561859
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- SFM 246
- Summary
- Multnomah School District number 1 was established in 1854 to service families in the Portland area of the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a building contract and receipts.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Multnomah School District number 1 was established in 1854 to service families in the Portland area of the Oregon Territory.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a building contract and receipts.
The building contract between the district and J. Walker of Multnomah County details the scope of work and material requirements for a new schoolhouse to be built on Block 179 in Portland.
The receipts are primarily for school supplies.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education--Oregon Territory
- Education--Oregon--Portland
- Public schools--Oregon--Portland
Corporate Names
- Portland Public Schools (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Contracts
- Receipts (financial records)
