John Watermelon Redington papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2333

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of John Watermelon Redington consist of a typescript, "Scouting in Montana," 16 pages, circa 1870-1879, regarding his adventures fighting American Indians in Montana; correspondence with Owen Wister and others; correspondence between his daughters regarding him and their grandfather, A. B. Meacham; a scrapbook, 1 volume; and Elinor Meacham Redington reminiscences.

Dates

circa 1867-1978

Creator

Redington, John W., 1851-1935 (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.

Biographical note

John Watermelon Redington (1851-1935) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and moved west in 1877. He served as a U.S. scout in the 1870s and 1880s during conflicts with the Nez Perce. He published newspapers in Oregon and Washington, including the Heppner Gazette.

Extent

.45 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Watermelon Redington (1851-1935) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and moved west in 1877. He served as a U.S. scout in the 1870s and 1880s during conflicts with the Nez Perce. Collection includes a typescript, "Scouting in Montana," 16 pages, circa 1870-1879; correspondence; and Elinor Meacham Redington reminiscences.