Bush, Asahel, 1824-1913
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John C. Bell papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 194
Abstract
Letter, biographical information, certificates, and receipts relating to John C. Bell (1814-1906). Bell emigrated to Oregon in 1850, brought his family to Oregon in 1854, operated a general merchandise store in Salem, Oregon, and was appointed postmaster of Astoria, Oregon, in 1886.
Dates:
1845-1893; circa 1900
Asahel Bush letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 581
Abstract
Correspondence of Asahel Bush (1824-1913), primarily typescript or microfilm copies of letters sent to him. Bush was an early emigrant to Oregon, editor of the Oregon Statesman from 1851 to 1863, and a significant figure in 1850s Oregon Democratic Party politics.
Dates:
1837-1938; Majority of material found within circa 1850-1910