Willamette Cattle Co. Enterprise, 1836

Collection

Identifier: SHL213

Staff Only

Content Description

A sheet of paper with a title: "Community Development in Oregon: The 1836 Kind". A description of the delivery of the first 632 head of Mexican cattle to Oregon in 1836. On the reverse side: list of ranches in the alphabetical order by owner's last name, with the accompanying cattle brands for each ranch.

Dates

Creation: Undated

Biographical / Historical

The joint-stock Willamette Cattle Company was formed in 1837 by settlers and pioneers in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The sole purpose of the company was to purchase and bring cattle from Mexico-owned California.

Extent

1 Sheets ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) : 1 sheet of paper with typed text on both sides, 11" x 8.5"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The joint-stock Willamette Cattle Company was formed in 1837 by settlers and pioneers in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, to drive cattle from California. Collection contains a sheet of paper with a title: "Community Development in Oregon: The 1836 Kind" - a description of the delivery of the first 632 head of Mexican cattle to Oregon in 1836. On the reverse side: list of ranches in the alphabetical order by owner's last name, with the accompanying cattle brands for each ranch.