Henry Failing dictation and biographical materials, 1888.

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Henry Failing dictation and biographical materials, 1888.

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Contains dictation, recorded by David R. Sessions, concerning immigration to Oregon, 1851, jobbing and mercantile business in Portland, banking interests, career as mayor, and establishment of the Portland Water Committee; draft of biographical sketch by Sessions; page proof with ms. corrections by Failing and by Sessions; letter from Failing to The History Company, relating to the preparation of the biography.

Originals : 1 portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (52 exposures) : negative (Rich. 106:2) and positive.

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Portland (Or.). Water Committee

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Failing, Henry, 1834-1898

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Henry Failing (1834-1898) was a pioneer merchant, banker, mayor, civic leader, and philanthropist of Portland, Oregon. From the description of Henry Failing papers, 1802-1968. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 39874151 Henry Failing (1834-1898), one of the first citizens of Portland, Oregon, is known for his political business and civic contributions to the city. He lived during a time when Portland transformed itself from a small...

Sessions, David R.

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