H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing collection of bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Pacific Northwest vessels

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Corbett, Henry W. (Henry Winslow), 1827-1903; Failing, Henry
Title: H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing collection of bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Pacific Northwest vessels
Dates: 1859-1878 (inclusive)
18591878
Quantity: 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
Collection Number: CA B497
Summary: H.W. Corbett (1827-1903) and H. Failing (1834 – 1898) brothers (by marriage), business partners and politicians. Collection contains 1, 20 paged volume of various bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to Corbett and Failing's business in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Additional Reference Guides: See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
Languages: English

Historical Note

Henry Winslow Corbett (1827-1903) was a Republican senator and merchant from Oregon and known for his interest in banking, railroading, building, and investments. Henry Failing (1834–1898) was a banker, businessmen and Republican politician who served three terms as Portland's mayor. Brother-in-law and business partner of Henry Winslow Corbett.

Sources: http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C000771, http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/entry/view/failing_henry_1834_1898_/

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Content Description

Collection contains 1, 20 paged volume of various bills of lading, shipping tickets and freight bills relating to H.W. Corbett and H.W Failing shipments on Pacific Northwest Vessels.

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