Col. Henry Landes collection, ca. 1890s-1903.

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Col. Henry Landes collection, ca. 1890s-1903.

Chiefly newspaper clippings about Henry Landes, his family, businesses, Washington state government, Port Townsend government, and social activities in Port Townsend; together with a bill (1903) for taxes to Henry Landes for delinquent taxes for the Yip Suey Addition to Port Townsend. Topics include buildings, the Chinese community, clubs, music, politics, railroads, schools, the schooners Letitia and Lottie, smuggling, street railways, water system, and wharves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8031697

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