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1878 Salem Directory [145017]

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1878 Salem Directory  [145017]
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The Salem Directory for 1878 compiled by J.H. Brown. This book was published by a woman, Mrs. C.D. Snyder., which was very rare for the time. This directory belonged to S.C. Adams, a reverend who is listed in the directory. His name is inscribed on the cover and the title page Foldout Diagram of the City of Salem opposite page vi. Pages 9-13 contain a brief history and overview of the city. Pages 14-27 contain a history of Willamette University. This book also includes great histories and information about the city's schools, flour mills, orphans' homes, city government, state penitentiary, county finances, etc. The Directory of Residents starts on page 63 and alphabetically lists residents, their occupations, and addresses. Business advertisements are included on the covers and throughout the book. 8.75 x 5.75, good condition. There is a small section, that possibly contained a name, cut out of the title page.

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State: Oregon
City: Salem
Provenance: Ron Lerch Collection