Abstract

Collection includes correspondence with: Sir Robert Brown, 1866-1870; Elwood Evans, 1868-1884; A[delia] J. Leslie, 1884; A. W. Waters, 1878; and others. Also included is a manuscript refutation of the "Whitman saves Oregon" theory, 6 pages, circa 1890.

Abstract Collection includes diaries, reminiscences, speeches, and other writings of Thomas Fletcher Royal, including an account of overland journey to Oregon, 1853; journal of William Royal, 1870; diary of William Watson Ebey Royal, 1876; chronicles of Portland Academy and Female Seminary, 1859-1875; genealogy gathered by Stanley Olin Royal; papers of Umpqua Academy; diaries and correspondence of various Royal family members; diaries of William Royal, 1855-1857, and T. F. Royal, 1867-1869; student...