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Archives related to: Ladd, William Mead, 1855-1931
| title | Ladd family photographs collection, circa 1860-1989 | repository | Oregon Historical Society, Library |
| description | Ranging in date from approximately 1860 to 1989, the Ladd Family Photographs Collection consists of portraits of the Ladd family, a group prominent in the early history of Portland, Oregon. Family members featured in the collection include Caroline Ames Ladd, William Sargent Ladd, William Mead Ladd, John Wesley Ladd, and Mary Lyman Ladd. The majority of images are studio photographs. Six copy prints of images attributed to Sarah Hall Ladd and six Kiser Photographic Company photomechanical prints of the Columbia River complete the collection. The collection is fully processed. Call Number: Org. Lot 58 |
| extent | 0.3 cubic feet |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections, In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. |
| record source | http://librarycatalog.ohs.org |
| finding aid | Finding aid available at the Oregon Historical Society. |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:59 |
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| title | William Sargent Ladd Papers, 1893-1908. | repository | Oregon Historical Society, Library |
| description | Papers include court reports (1903-1905), vouchers, receipts and bills (1893-1908) from executors of William S. Ladd's estate, including: William M. Ladd, Charles E. Ladd, John W. Ladd, Mrs. Caroline A. Ladd, and Helen Corbett. Correspondents include Jay Cooke, John Wesley Ladd, and Benjamin Stark. Biographical Note William Sargent Ladd was born in Holland, Vermont in 1826. He arrived in Portland, Oregon in 1851 and took a job as a clerk in a mercantile store (which he later purchased). In 1854, after serving one term on the city council, Ladd was elected mayor of Portland. With his business partner Charles E. Tilton, Ladd later established the first bank in Oregon (1859), the Ladd & Tilton Bank. Over the course of his business career, he acquired extensive property holdings and a number of profitable commercial interests. Following his death, settlement of Ladd's considerable estate required a lengthy period of probate. Call Number: Mss 579 |
| extent | 2.5 cu. ft. |
| formats | Correspondence Financial Records Legal Papers Estate Papers Ephemera |
| access | The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections, In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. |
| record source | http://librarycatalog.ohs.org |
| finding aid | Unpublished guide in the library. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:12 |
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| title | Photographs: LADD [graphic] | repository | Oregon Historical Society, Library |
| description | In Oregon Historical Society Subject Photo Files. Folders contain photographic prints in various sizes and range in date from the 19th century to the present. The bulk of the folder contains portraits of members (copy prints and originals) of Ladd family from Portland, Oregon. There are photographs of William Sargent Ladd, William Mead Ladd and Charles E. Ladd among others. Call Number: Photo file #627 |
| extent | 1 folder |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. |
| record source | http://librarycatalog.ohs.org |
| acquisition information | The Photo Subject File is an artificial collection of photographs organized by subject and started in the early 20th century by the Oregon Historical Society. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:12 |
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| title | LADIES RIDING SIDESADDLE NEAR CLOUD CAP INN INCLUDES ELLIOTT CORBETT, BILLY LADD AND HIS PARENTS, THE WARRENS, AND MISS JEWEL [graphic], 1893. | repository | Oregon Historical Society, Library |
| description | Men and boys on foot and ladies on horseback, pose in the snow near Cloud Cap Inn. From left: Elliott Corbett, Mary Ladd, Miss Jewel, William S. Ladd, William M. Ladd, Anna Warren and Frank Warren. General Note: Title supplied by cataloger. Call Number: Neg. #CN006991 |
| extent | 1 item |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://librarycatalog.ohs.org |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:12 |
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