George H. Himes papers [manuscript], 1852-1952.

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George H. Himes papers [manuscript], 1852-1952.

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Papers of George Henry Himes, first curator of the Oregon Historical Society and a printer by trade. The collection consists primarily of detailed diaries kept throughout Himes's life, plus records of his printing business and other papers. Also included are minutes of the Portland Historical Society; minutes of the Native Sons of Oregon; information on the Himes family and Olympia, Washington; records of Himes's printing firms Carter & Himes and "Himes the Printer"; and a draft of Himes's autobiography. Extensive and detailed diaries include information on daily activities, Oregon pioneers, the growth of the Oregon Historical Society, local events, and Himes's travels.

17 cubic feet (26 document cases, 1 card file box, 7 flat boxes, 5 custom boxes)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6917732

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Portland Historical Society (Or.)

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The Portland Historical Society was the precursor to the Oregon Historical Society, founded in 1898. From the description of Portland Historical Society records [manuscript], 1891-1897. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 662527582 ...

Himes the Printer (Portland, Or.)

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Himes family.

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Native Sons of Oregon.

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Carter & Himes (Portland, Or.)

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Oregon historical society

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The Oregon Historical Society began collecting materials relating to the wine industry in the 1990s, in recognition of the economic and cultural significance of the industry to the state of Oregon. This collection contains materials donated to the Oregon Wine Archives by individuals in the wine and spirits industry, as well as items collected by Oregon Historical Society staff. From the guide to the Oregon Wine Archives, 1972-2010, (Oregon Historical Society) In 1844 a Bapti...

Himes, George H., 1844-1940

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George H. Himes was the curator of the Oregon Historical Society. From the description of History of immigration to Oregon, undated. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 64446580 Historian, curator, and printer George Henry Himes was born on May 18, 1844 in Troy, Pennsylvania, and he came overland to the Oregon Territory with his family in 1853. They settled near Olympia, Washington, where Himes's father Tyrus took up farming. George...

Oregon Pioneer Association

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The Oregon Pioneer Association was the predecessor of the Oregon Historical Society. From the description of Pioneer registers, ca. 1873-ca. 1930. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 42890913 ...