James R. Harvey papers , 1926-1935
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Slick, W. B.; Carter, Archy B., 1879-; McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944; Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce; Harvey, James R.
- Title
- James R. Harvey papers
- Dates
- 1926-1935 (inclusive)19261935
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 144
- Summary
- James R. Harvey was secretary of the Grants Pass, Oregon, Chamber of Commerce. The collection consists of business correspondence and files containing correspondence and other documents regarding projects important to Grants Pass and Josephine County such as the California and Oregon Coast Railroad, Crescent City Harbor Development, and Old Channel Mine.
- 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).
Historical Note
James R. Harvey was secretary of the Grants Pass, Oregon, Chamber of Commerce.
Content Description
The collection consists of business correspondence, and files containing correspondence and other documents regarding promotions and projects important to Grants Pass and Josephine County such as the California and Oregon Coast Railroad, Crescent City Harbor Development, and Old Channel Mine.
Correspondence is arranged alphabetically and includes about 578 letters.
The correspondence includes letters to and from Archy B. Carter, a Portland mining engineer, W. B. Slick, a real estate promoter, and Claude H. Reed of the Pacific Utilities and Securities Co., Omaha, Nebraska.
The railroad, harbor and mine files include letters to and from Senator Charles L. McNary, James Twohy, and Major John W. N. Schulz, district engineer, Corps of Engineers, San Francisco.
Administrative Information
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Description: Guide to the James R. Harvey Papers
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen--Oregon--Grants Pass--Correspondence
- Harbors--California--Crescent City
- Mines and mineral resources--Oregon--Josephine County
- Railroads--Oregon--Josephine County
Personal Names
- Carter, Archy B., 1879-
- Harvey, James R.
- McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944
- Slick, W. B.
Corporate Names
- California and Oregon Coast Railroad Company
Geographical Names
- Grants Pass (Or.)--History
- Josephine County (Or.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
