James Steel papers [manuscript], 1864-1985 (bulk 1864-1909)

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James Steel papers [manuscript], 1864-1985 (bulk 1864-1909)

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Papers of an Oregon pioneer and early business leader of Portland, Oregon, and Tacoma, Washington. The collection consists of Steel's financial records, including cash books, journals, ledgers, and household expense ledger. Also included are: a cash book from the First Congregational Church, 1874-1878; articles of incorporation of the Oregon and Washington Fireproofing Company, 1890; data on land claims of the Oregon and California Railroad, 1889-1890; data on Lost Horse land claims, 1867-1869; data regarding the development of Tacoma, Washington; biographical information; and a letter from Ladd and Co. to Mary L. Steel detailing the James Steel estate, 1908.

2.2 cubic feet (4 document cases)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7175790

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Steel, James, 1835-1913.

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James Steel was an Oregon pioneer and early business leader in Portland. He travelled overland to Oregon from Iowa in 1862, and served as the president of the Willamette Savings Bank and Merchants National Bank until 1890. He built an electric street railway to Oregon City, served as State Bank Examiner from 1907 to 1910, and was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Congregational Church in Portland. He is also credited as one of the founders of Tacoma, Washington. His wife was Mary L. Steel. ...

Steel, Mary L.

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First Congregational Church (Portland, Or.)

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Oregon and Washington Fireproofing Company

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Oregon and California Railroad Company

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