William Scoles Powell letters

Collection

Identifier: Mss2326

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes manuscript correspondence of William Scoles Powell, 1863-1865: to his wife, Helen Powell, regarding activities with the Oregon Infantry in Eastern Oregon and Washington; from his parents; and from Lt. Samuel F. Kerns regarding provisions.

Dates

Creation: 1863-1865

Creator

Powell, William Scoles, 1832- (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

William Scoles Powell (1832-) was captain of the 1st Oregon Infantry, Company D, and worked in the lumber and grocery business in Portland, Oregon.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Manuscript correspondence of William Scoles Powell, 1863-1865: to his wife, Helen Powell, regarding activities with the Oregon Infantry in Eastern Oregon and Washington; from his parents; and from Lt. Samuel F. Kerns regarding provisions.