Benjamin Selling papers 1869-1933

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Benjamin Selling papers 1869-1933

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Papers of a Jewish-American clothier and philanthropist of Portland, Oregon. Includes personal account books, scrapbook containing correspondence and clippings, and some materials relating to Selling's business activities. Most materials relate to Selling's unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 1912 and to his charitable activities.

2 cubic feet; 1 document case, 2 flat boxes

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381011

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Ben Selling, Clothier (Firm)

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Republican Party (Or.)

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Akin, Selling & Company.

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Selling, Benjamin, 1852-1931

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Benjamin Selling, the son of German Jewish parents, was born in San Francisco, California on April 29, 1852. Migrating with his family to Portland, Oregon in 1862, Selling attended the Portland Academy and worked for a number of years in his father's general merchandise store. He later established several successful businesses of his own, including Akin, Selling & Company (a wholesale boot and shoe business), Moyer Clothing Company, and Ben Selling, Clothier. Selling went on to serve in the ...

Moyer Clothing Company.

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