Centennial Board of Finance Oregon records [manuscript], 1873-1875.

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Centennial Board of Finance Oregon records [manuscript], 1873-1875.

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Handwritten copy of the records of Oregon subscriptions to stock of the Centennial Board of Finance in support of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Includes list of subscribers, copies of correspondence, reports, etc. Cover states "Original report made April 18, 1875. W.S. Ladd, agent." Unbound vol, 147 pp. (pp. 122-146 blank).

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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