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James M. Gilman estate papers, circa 1891-1892
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- James M. Gilman estate papers
- Dates
- circa 1891-1892 (inclusive)18911892
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Coll 233
- Summary
- Papers regarding the estate of Captain James M. Gilman of Portland, Oregon. Includes correspondence and specifications for Gilman's gravestone. Gilman was a landowner in Portland and a partner in the Oregon Steam Navigation Company.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Captain James M. Gilman was a landowner in Portland, Oregon, and a partner in the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. He was born in New Hampshire in 1826 and came by ship to California in 1849. He worked on board a number of vessels in the Bay Area before coming to Oregon in 1850s. In Oregon, he served as the captain of several ships before becoming involved with the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. He invested his earnings in Portland and Astoria real estate, which proved highly profitable.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers regarding the estate of Captain James M. Gilman of Portland, Oregon, probably collected by the law office of Walter F. Burrell in the New Market Block. Includes correspondence and specifications for Gilman's gravestone.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land tenure--Oregon--Portland
- Real property--Oregon--Portland
- Sepulchral monuments--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Gilman, James M., 1826-
Corporate Names
- Oregon Steam Navigation Company
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Burrell, Walter Frazar, 1863-1946
