Milton Wirt Smith papers, 1861-1923 (bulk 1890-1920).

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Milton Wirt Smith papers, 1861-1923 (bulk 1890-1920).

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The collection consists of extensive correspondence files, mostly dating from 1892-1918, relating to insurance payments, land claims, real estate controversies, and tax delinquencies. Also included are correspondence and various financial documents relating to the Library Association of Portland (1890-1902), Multnomah Law Library (1893-1911), the Oregon Historical Society (1908-1909), the Portland Free Kindergarten Association, Pacific University at Forest Grove, railroads, and the Willamette Pulp & Paper Company. Miscellaneous documents, ephemera, personal financial records (1893-1902), and report on missionary work in Cuba (1890-1908) are also included.

1.8 cubic feet (4 document cases)

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Multnomah Law Library (Portland, Or.)

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Portland Free Kindergarten Association (Portland, Or.)

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Smith, Milton Wirt.

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A native of Aurora, Oregon, Milton Wirt Smith (1855-1939) was educated at Pacific University, where he earned an A.B. in 1878 and a master's degree in 1881. He studied law in Portland with Judge Matthew Deady and established his own law practice in the city in August of 1881. Active in civic affairs, he was the treasurer and member of the board of the Portland Library Association (precursor to the Multnomah County Library) from 1890, served as president of the Multnomah County Law Library, was v...

Pacific University

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Willamette Pulp & Paper Company.

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Library Association (Portland, Or.)

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Oregon historical society

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The Oregon Historical Society began collecting materials relating to the wine industry in the 1990s, in recognition of the economic and cultural significance of the industry to the state of Oregon. This collection contains materials donated to the Oregon Wine Archives by individuals in the wine and spirits industry, as well as items collected by Oregon Historical Society staff. From the guide to the Oregon Wine Archives, 1972-2010, (Oregon Historical Society) In 1844 a Bapti...