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Joseph G. Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2449

Scope and Contents

Papers of Joseph G. Evans consist of a typescript copy diary, June-July 1898, regarding his journey from San Francisco to the Philippines aboard the transport Australia; and typescript copy correspondence, May-August 1899, regarding his combat experiences in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

Dates

  • 1898-1899

Creator

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

Joseph G. Evans was a member of the Oregon Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, Company B, during the Spanish-American War.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Joseph G. Evans was a member of the Oregon Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, Company B, during the Spanish-American War. Papers consist of a typescript copy diary, June-July 1898, regarding his journey from San Francisco to the Philippines aboard the transport Australia; and typescript copy correspondence, May-August 1899, regarding his combat experiences.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sara McLellan, April 1977.

Title
Guide to the Joseph G. Evans papers
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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