Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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University of Oregon Libraries Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1299 URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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Coll. 196
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Creator:
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Sundeleaf, Richard, 1900-1987
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Title:
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Richard Sundeleaf papers and architectural Records
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Dates:
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1924-1984 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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26 linear feet 24 containers and 95 oversize folders
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in English.
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Summary:
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Richard Wilhelm Sundeleaf practiced architecture in Portland, Oregon. The collection contains office files, job files, architectural records and photographic materials documenting the Portland, Oregon architect's work from 1924 to 1984.
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Biographical Note
Richard Sundeleaf was born in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland in 1900, and moved to the Sellwood area as a child. He graduated from Washington High School in 1918 and attended the University of Oregon, graduating from its School of Architecture in 1923.
Sundeleaf returned to Portland, where he worked for the firm of A. E. Doyle for one year. He then spent four years with the firm of Sutton and Whitney before opening his own firm in 1928. During the Great Depression, he worked for the Historic American Building Survey.
Trained in the "Beaux Arts" style of traditional design, Sundeleaf became well-known in the 1920s and 1930s for his imaginative work in industrial architecture. He combined his decorative training with a rugged functionalism in a series of distinctive warehouses and offices.
In the late 1940s, he was a leading local proponent of the "Streamline Moderne" style, in which the spirit of the machine age and the concepts of aerodynamics shaped the design of the building.
His noted public buildings include the Woodbury and Co. warehouse, 1939; the Bearing Service Co. building, 1944; the General Co. building (now Dynagraphics Inc.) 1945; the Francis and Hopkins Motor showroom (now the University Station Post Office) 1949; the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1955; and the Portland Medical Center, 1957.
Sundeleaf died in 1987.
Source: Anonymous. "Architect Richard Sundeleaf Dies." Portland (Oregon) Oregonian, March 11, 1987.
Content Description
The Richard Sundeleaf Papers and Architectural Records contain office files, job files, architectural records and photographic materials documenting the Portland, Oregon architect's work from 1924 to 1984. These materials are arranged alphabetically by project or client name then organized chronologically within each folder to reflect the original provenance.
1. Office correspondence (boxes 1 to 2) is arranged chronologically from 1941 to 1983. Additional correspondence concerning specific projects, clients, and consultants may be filed in individual office or job files.
2. Office files are arranged into general office files (boxes 3 to 8); billings (boxes 8 to 10); time logs (boxes 10 to 13): telephone logs (boxes 14 to 16): date books (boxes 17 to 20); miscellaneous files (boxes 21 to 22); and tax records (boxes 23 to 24, RESTRICTED USE). The miscellaneous files contain original issues of periodicals containing Sundeleaf's work, payroll records, and newspaper clippings related to the architect's work with the Historic American Building Survey in the mid-1930s.
3. Job files (boxes 25 to 72) are arranged alphabetically by the original project or client name and may contain correspondence, product information, periodical clippings and the architect's notes. Job files were not established for every design project and job files may exist for projects without related architectural drawings. Due to the volume of material within these files, the contents of individual folders are not fully organized.
4. Architectural records (folders 1 to 439) are arranged alphabetically by the original project or client name. These materials may include presentation renderings, sketches, mechanically reproduced copies, working drawings and shop drawings. On the backside of each item, in the lower left-hand corner, is a reference number denoting the collection, folder and piece number (196-47-12 would signify collection 196, folder 47, item 12). Reference numbers may be repeated with alphabetical subfields when unexpected interfiling of materials was necessary during the processing of the collection (196-47-12, 196-47-12A, 196-47-12B). When alphabetical subfields are used exclusively with reference numbers it may signify that these materials were originally physically connected with masking or cellophane tape. (197-47-12A, 196-47-12B) Related projects by other architects are filed alphabetically by the architect's name following Sundeleaf's work.
5. Photographic materials are organized by medium including photographs (boxes 1 to 6); copy negatives (box 7); slides (box 8); and oversized photographs and photomechanical transfers (boxes 9 to 19). Within each of these categories the materials are arranged alphabetically and numbered consecutively on the backside of each print in the upper left-hand corner (196-PH-10). If an original negative exists for a specific print, a negative number has been inscribed below the print number. (196-PH-10). When a copy negative has been made from a specific print or negative, a copy negative number has been inscribed below the print number (196-CN-10). Oversized photographs and photo-mechanical transfers and denoted with a capital X preceding the abbreviation (196-XPH-10 or 196-XPMT-10).
Funds for the processing and storage materials for this collection were made possible through generous contributions to the Richard Sundeleaf Memorial Fund for the University of Oregon Library.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series:
Series: Office Correspondence
Series: Office Files
Sereis: Office Files--Time Logs
Series: Job Files
Series: Architectural Records
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information Gift of Richard Sundeleaf.
Processing Note Collection processed by processing staff, September 2006.
Separated Materials Photographs in this collection are stored separately under call number PH196.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Richard Sundeleaf Papers, Coll. 196, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
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| Sundeleaf, Richard, 1900-1987 |
| Architectural drawings |
| Architectural records |
| Photographs |
| Architects--Northwest, Pacific |
| Architecture, Domestic--Northwest, Pacific--Designs and plans |
| Architecture, Modern--20th century--Designs and plans |
| Architecture--Northwest, Pacific--20th century--Designs and plans |
| Church buildings--Northwest, Pacific--Designs and plans |
| Public architecture--Northwest, Pacific--Designs and plans |
| Sundeleaf and Hagestad (Firm) |
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Office Correspondence
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Office correspondence
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April 29, 1941-February 6, 1948 |
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Office correspondence
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February 28, 1950-December 26, 1951 |
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Office correspondence
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January 3, 1952-October 18, 1952 |
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Office correspondence
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October 22, 1952-March 6, 1953 |
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Office correspondence
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March 23, 1953-March 3, 1954 |
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Office correspondence
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June 7, 1955-December 16, 1955 |
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Office correspondence
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January 6, 1956-March 14, 1956 |
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Office correspondence
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April 5, 1956-September 14, 1956 |
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Office correspondence
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October 3, 1956-December 28, 1956 |
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Office correspondence
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January 2, 1957-March 15, 1957 |
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Office correspondence
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April 3, 1957-September 30, 1957 |
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Office correspondence
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October 11, 1957-June 30, 1958 |
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Office correspondence
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January 22, 1960-December 7, 1960 |
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Office correspondence
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January 11, 1961-December 4, 1961 |
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Office correspondence
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January 2, 1962-December 12, 1962 |
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Office correspondence
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January 2, 1963-December 31, 1963 |
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Office correspondence
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January 8, 1964-February 26, 1964 |
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Office correspondence
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April 7, 1965-December 31, 1965 |
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Office correspondence
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January 20, 1966-December 6, 1966 |
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Office correspondence
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January 23, 1967-December 29, 1967 |
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Office correspondence
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January 6, 1968-December 27, 1968 |
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Office correspondence
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January 17, 1969-November 21, 1969 |
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Office correspondence
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February 6, 1970-December 4, 1970 |
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Office correspondence
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January 7, 1971-December 8, 1971 |
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Office correspondence
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January 14, 1972-May 5, 1972 |
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Office correspondence
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June 16, 1972-December 29, 1972 |
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Office correspondence
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January 2, 1973-June 27, 1973 |
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Office correspondence
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July 20, 1973-December 21, 1973 |
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Office correspondence
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January 11, 1974-May 24, 1974 |
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Office correspondence
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June 12, 1974-December 27, 1974 |
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Office correspondence
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January 3, 1975-December 24, 1975 |
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Office correspondence
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January 16, 1976-February 13, 1976 |
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Office correspondence
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March 3, 1976-December 17, 1976 |
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Office correspondence
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January 21, 1977-March 30, 1977 |
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Office correspondence
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April 8, 1977-December 16, 1977 |
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Office correspondence
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January 6, 1978-September 8, 1978 |
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Office correspondence
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April 6, 1979-August 8, 1979 |
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Office correspondence
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January 4, 1982-November 12, 1983 |
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Office correspondence--miscellaneous
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Undated |
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Office Files
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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American Institute of Architects
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Architect Examiners, State Board of
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Books-Publications
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Bridge
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Brochure file
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Brookman & Sundeleaf
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Clients (includes billings from 1930s)
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Comparative Cost
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Contractor's reference file
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Cooper & Rose (Consulting Structural Engineers)
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Elevator
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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June 22, 1939-July 28, 1949 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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January 31, 1950-May 1, 1952 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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May 2, 1952-March 30, 1954 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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April 1, 1954-February 28, 1955 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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March 15, 1955-March 1, 1956 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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April 1, 1956-January 7, 1957 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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February 1, 1957-March 31, 1958 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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April 1, 1958-May 31, 1959 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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June 3, 1959-December 2, 1959 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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January 1, 1960-September 26, 1960 |
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Engineer-Billings and correspondence
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October 13, 1960-January 24, 1963 |
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Subordinate Component
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Feasibility study
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FHA Specification Forms
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General Services Administration
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Grant Kelley & Associates-Electrical Engineers Billings and Correspondence
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July 10, 1953-December 1, 1958 |
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Grant Kelley & Associates-Electrical Engineers Billings and Correspondence
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January 2, 1959-December 29, 1960 |
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Grant Kelley & Associates-Electrical Engineers Billings and Correspondence
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January 31, 1961-May 31, 1962 |
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Grant Kelley & Associates-Electrical Engineers Billings and Correspondence
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January 31, 1961-May 31, 1962 |
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Liability
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MacKenzie [Thomas R.]-Engineer. Billing and Correspondence
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January 6, 1960-December 1, 1965 |
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MacKenzie [Thomas R.]-Engineer. Billing and Correspondence
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January 1, 1966-December 1, 1966 |
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MacKenzie [Thomas R.]-Engineer. Billing and Correspondence
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January 1, 1967-October 1, 1967 |
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MacKenzie [Thomas R.]-Engineer. Billing and Correspondence
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November 1, 1967-November 1, 1970 |
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Oregon State Fire Marshall
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Payroll Reports-Richard Sundeleaf (Mrs. Sundeleaf's copies)
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Payroll Reports-Sundeleaf, Hagestad & Peace (Mrs. Sundeleaf's copies)
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Payroll Taxes-Unemployment
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Print Record
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Producers Council-Oregon Building Congress
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Property for Prospects
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Prospects
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Specification Information
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Sundeleaf & Hagestad
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Sundeleaf vs. Hagestad
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Sundeleaf vs. Hagestad
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Sundeleaf vs. Hagestad
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Sundeleaf vs. Hagestad
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Sundeleaf vs. Hagestad
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Wes Sundeleaf-Bond on Medical Center Building
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Pettingill, George - Electrical Engineer Billings
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September 30, 1943-May 31, 1945 |
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Taylor, Thomas E. - Engineer Billings and Correspondence
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July 19, 1947-December 19, 1957 |
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Taylor, Thomas E. - Engineer Billings and Correspondence
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June 1, 1959-February 18, 1965 |
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U.S. Government
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Zoning Change
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Miscellaneous building bills
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Office miscellaneous
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Office Files--Billings
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Billings record
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Billings record
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March 1, 1938-December 2, 1940 |
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Billings record
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January 2, 1941-December 1, 1941 |
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Billings record
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January 1, 1942-December 1, 1943 |
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Billings record
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February 1, 1944-December 1, 1944 |
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Billings record
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January 2, 1945-December 31, 1945 |
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Billings record
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February 6, 1946-December 9, 1946 |
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Billings record
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January 17, 1947-November 10, 1947 |
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Billings record
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January 24, 1948-April 18, 1949 |
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Billings record
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May 2, 1949-December 7, 1949 |
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Billings record
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January 10, 1950-November 4, 1950 |
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Billings record
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January 2, 1951-December 3, 1951 |
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Billings record
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January 2, 1952-December 8, 1952 |
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Billings record
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January 5, 1953-December 1, 1953 |
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Billings record
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January 4, 1954-December 1, 1954 |
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Billings record
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January 3, 1955-February 1, 1955 |
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Billings record
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January 1, 1966-November 14, 1967 |
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Billings record
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January 13, 1968-November 30, 1968 |
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Billings record
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February 1, 1969-December 9, 1969 |
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Billings record
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January 1, 1970-December 5, 1970 |
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Billings record
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January 4, 1971-December 2, 1971 |
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Billings record
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February 1, 1972-December 1, 1972 |
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Billings record
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January 14, 1973-December 27, 1973 |
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Billings record
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January 1, 1974-July 8, 1975 |
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Billings, untitled
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Office Files - Time Logs
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Biederman, Robert G.
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May 14, 1946-September 7, 1947 |
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Biederman, Robert G.
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September 16, 1946-June 3, 1950 |
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Blau, Lee T.
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August 27, 1948-October 26, 1949 |
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Cash, S. E.
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February 25, 1946-July 31, 1947 |
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Cash, S. E.
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August 1, 1947-June 30, 1949 |
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Davis, Charles G., Jr.
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August 13, 1945-May 15, 1951 |
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De Rungs, Arthur
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March 20, 1961-October 31, 1961 |
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Downs, Lawrence
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July 16, 1949-October 31, 1951 |
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Drynan, Douglas H.
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July 16, 1949-October 31, 1951 |
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Drynan, Douglas H.
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November 1, 1951-August 31, 1953 |
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