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Monteith and Pipe family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MonteithPipe-RSCA-ORPR-US

Scope and Contents

The Monteith and Pipe Family Papers consist of a copy of the will of Isabella Monteith (1825), a Land Abstract patented by Walter Monteith (1865), various real estate documents, checks, etc. The Papers also have a copy of the law suit between the Trustees of Albany College (later Lewis and Clark College), vs Monteith and Pipe et al. 1913). News clippings and photographs illustrating the early history of Albany, Oregon are part of the papers as well.

Additionally, there are the income tax returns for J.V. and Lottie (Charlotte) Pipe, (1915- 1925), and income tax returns for John M. Pipe (1931, 1936, 1937, 1939-1959. The Papers include correspondence: U.S. Veteran’s Administration, Bank of Montreal, Masonic Lodge, Christine Pipe, as well as notices of deaths in the Monteith and Pipe families, 1876-1959.

There are also genealogy reports: “Earldom of Monteith” (1918), World War II (Two) ration book and pamphlet.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1825 - 1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The Monteith and Pipe families descended from early Oregon pioneers, eventually settling in Albany, Oregon. R. Monteith Macoubrie descends from these families and has deposited his papers at Reed.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Monteith and Pipe families were early Oregon pioneers who settled in Albany. R. Monteith Macoubrie ’42 is a descendant and presented these papers to Reed. They consist of an early will, land documents, a lawsuit, tax returns, obituaries, and correspondence. People mentioned are Isabella Monteith (1825), Walter Monteith (1865), J.V. and Charlotte Pipe (1915-1925), John M. Pipe (1931-1959), and Christine Pipe.

Physical Location

East Stacks Compact Shelving (near L17)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dorothy O. Johansen.

Processing Information

Processed by Mark Kuestner September 28, 2007.

Author
Mark Kuestner
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97202-8199 United States