Gould family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2680

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes a typescript diary of Albert L. Gould, 1860, regarding a trip from Mitchell County, Iowa to eastern Nebraska; a typescript diary of Jane Gould, 1862, regarding her overland journey from Mitchell County, Iowa, to Stockton, California; diaries of George A. Gould, 21 volumes, 1874-1921, regarding farm work, ranching, hunting, fishing, and family activities in Coos County, Oregon, and in California; account books of George A. Gould, 2 volumes, 1880-1919; diary of Harriet Gould, 1 volume, 1891-1917, regarding family, work, and friends in Allegany, Oregon; diaries of Grace Gould, 2 volumes, 1892-1894, regarding family, friends, farm and housework in Allegany, Oregon, and her education at Drain Academy and Normal School.

Dates

Creation: 1860-1921

Creator

Gould family (Family)

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

The Gould family were famers and ranchers near Allegany, Oregon in Coos County.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists primarily of diaries by members of the Gould family, including a typescript diary of Albert L. Gould, 1860, regarding a trip from Iowa to eastern Nebraska; a typescript diary of Jane Gould, 1862, regarding her overland journey from Iowa to California; diaries of George A. Gould, 1874-1921, regarding farm work, ranching, hunting, fishing, and family activities in Coos County, Oregon, and in California; diary of Harriet Gould, 1891-1917, regarding family, work, and friends in Allegany, Oregon; and diaries of Grace Gould, 1892-1894, regarding family, friends, farm and housework in Allegany, and her education at Drain Academy and Normal School.