Deep, dark canyon of the Applegate Trail

Collection

Identifier: Mss2133

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Typescript essay, "Deep, dark canyon of the Applegate Trail," by Catherine DeMoss of Eugene, Oregon, 6 pages, circa 1930-1960, discussing the route the Applegates might have taken to Oregon on their overland journey in 1846. The paper proposes a more southerly route than the one generally accepted, because the Applegates may have believed that war with England over the Oregon question was imminent.

Dates

circa 1930-1960

Creator

DeMoss, Catherine Cornwall, 1882-1955 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

.04 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Typescript essay, "Deep, dark canyon of the Applegate Trail," by Catherine DeMoss of Eugene, Oregon, circa 1930-1960, discussing the route the Applegates might have taken to Oregon on their overland journey in 1846.