Ben Holladay papers 1862-1957 1862-1905

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Ben Holladay papers 1862-1957 1862-1905

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv08908

Papers of a railroad and real estate promoter with enterprises in Oregon, California, and elsewhere. The papers include letters; letterpress copybooks; court documents; genealogical materials; and a scrapbook (1872) regarding political issues. The materials relate to Holladay's personal matters, real estate ventures, the Seaside House, and the legal matters concerning the Oregon Central Railroad.

1.2 cubic feet (2 document cases, 1 flat box)

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365441

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Oregon Central Railroad Company.

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Seaside House (Seaside, Or.)

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Holladay and Brennan (Firm)

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Holladay family.

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Willamette Real Estate Company.

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Weidler, George W.

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Oregon Real Estate Company.

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Holladay, Ben, 1819-1887

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Ben Holladay (1819-1877?), traded in Salt Lake City after the Mexican War, bought the Central Overland Express Co., organized the pony express, and became a leader in the development of transportation in the West and Northwest. From the description of Letters: to Nat Stein /by Ben Holladay, 1862-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127654 Ben Holladay (1819-1887) was a flamboyant financier, railroad promoter, and real estate developer who was influential in O...

Holladay, Joseph.

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