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Shively family

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John M. Shively papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1127
Abstract

Papers of John M. Shively (1804-1893), an emigrant to Oregon and first postmaster of Astoria. Papers include correspondence, legal documents related to land sales, an 1853 diary, historical essays and other writings, genealogical materials, information on the U.S-British controversy over the Oregon Territory, and papers of Shively's son, Charles W. Shively.

Dates: 1841-1959; Majority of material found within 1841-1906