Ben Holladay papers, 1862-1957 (bulk 1862-1905).

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Ben Holladay papers, 1862-1957 (bulk 1862-1905).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63201313

The collection provides only fragmentary documentation of Holladay's life and career. It includes letters, letterpress copybooks, court documents, genealogical materials, and a scrapbook of news clippings from 1872, primarily concerning politics. The materials relate to Holladay's personal matters; the Willamette Real Estate Company and the Oregon Real Estate Company (1870-1880); Seaside House, Seaside, Oregon (1874-1876); and legal matters concerning the Oregon Central Railroad Company (1884). Letterpress copybooks include copies of letters from George Weidler, an associate of Holladay's in Portland real estate ventures, and H. Hampton, secretary of the Willamette Real Estate Company. Copybook from Seaside House includes copies of letters from Holladay's personal secretary, R.N. Fowler.

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

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7884406

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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...

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Holladay and Brennan (Firm)

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Seaside House (Seaside, Or.)

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Willamette Real Estate Company.

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Oregon Real Estate Company.

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Oregon Central Railroad Company.

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Weidler, George

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Holladay, Joseph.

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