Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company records , 1887-1900

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company
Title
Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company records
Dates
1887-1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
B 058
Summary
The collection contains a letterpress book from the Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company of Portland, Oregon.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The company was owned by Theodore and William Nicolai. Anthony Neppach was secretary. Most of the letters are to company representatives in Alaska.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company Records can be found in one bound letterpress volume and span three years. Almost all of the letters are handwritten in ink on carbon paper. Therefore, the materials often are difficult to read. The material consists primarily of letters. However, there are a few pages with ledger and financial records.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mining corporations--Alaska
  • Mining corporations--Oregon

Corporate Names

  • Portland, Alaska Gold Mining Company