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James Thornton Chinnock papers , 1920-1928
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chinnock, James T. (James Thornton), 1882-
- Title
- James Thornton Chinnock papers
- Dates
- 1920-1928 (inclusive)19201928
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 1 clamshell box, 1 flat box
- Collection Number
- Ax 124
- Summary
- James Thornton Chinnock (1882 - ) was an attorney in Grants Pass, Oregon. The collection (1920-1928) contains case files relating to water rights cases in Josephine County, Oregon.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Case files in the collection regard the following: Beaver Portland Cement Company; California Oregon Power Company; Grants Pass Irrigation District; and Little Butte Creek and Tributaries.
The collection contains a two volume index to claimants.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Thornton Chinnock Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Oregon--Grants Pass
- Natural resources--Law and legislation--Oregon--Cases
- Water rights--Oregon--Jackson County--Cases
- Water rights--Oregon--Josephine County--Cases
- Water--Law and legislation--Oregon--Cases
Personal Names
- Chinnock, James T. (James Thornton), 1882-
Corporate Names
- Beaver Portland Cement Company
- California Oregon Power Company
- Grants Pass Irrigation District (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Jackson County (Or.)--History--20th century
- Josephine County (Or.)--History--20th century
- Little Butte Creek (Klamath County and Jackson County, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Case files
- Legal files
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