Frederick DeNeffe papers , 1936-1965
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- DeNeffe, Frederick Mason, 1882-1965
- Title
- Frederick DeNeffe papers
- Dates
- 1936-1965 (inclusive)19361965
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 673
- Summary
- Frederick Mason DeNeffe (1882-1965) was educated at the University of Michigan and starting in 1907 he worked as an attorney in Portland, Oregon. The collection contains legal files regarding oil, coal, gas, silver, sugar, and mining companies.
- 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
Frederick Mason DeNeffe (1882-1965) was born in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1882. He was educated at the University of Michigan. From 1907 he worked as an attorney in Portland, Oregon.
Content Description
Collection contains legal files regarding oil, coal, gas, silver, sugar, and mining companies.
The files reflect Deneffe's interest and investment in mineral and petroleum prospects, mainly in the Western United States. Some of the companies involved were Alice Mining Co., Buffalo Mine (Grant County, OR), Wyoming Western Oil Co., Husky Coal Co., John Day Basin Oil Co., Mon-O-Oil Corporation, Maxim Electronics of Oregon Co., St. Helens Consolidated Mining Co., and Western Mining Development Co.
Administrative Information
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Description: Guide to the Frederick DeNeffe papers
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Oregon--Portland
- Mining corporations--Oregon
- Mining corporations--West (U.S.)
- Mining law--West (U.S.)
- Natural resources--Law and legislation--Oregon
- Natural resources--Law and legislation--West (U.S.)
- Petroleum industry and trade--West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- DeNeffe, Frederick Mason, 1882-1965
