Ida Hutton autograph album

Collection

Identifier: Mss 1323

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of an autograph album that belonged to Ida Hutton, who was likely the daughter of John P. Hutton of Oregon. An inscription on the fifth page of the album reads: "New Year's gift: 1864 / John P. Hutton." The album contains a mix of dated and undated, signed and unsigned entries. Dated entries range from 1867 to 1888. Signed entries include notes to Ida from family members and friends who identified themselves as an aunt, Eliza; Grand Pa; John T. Hayt; and an aunt, Emily B. Crandall.

Dates

Creation: 1864-1888

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

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of an autograph album that belonged to Ida Hutton, who was likely the daughter of John P. Hutton of Oregon. The album contains a mix of dated and undated, signed and unsigned entries from family members and friends. Dated entries range from 1867 to 1888.

Related Materials

John P. Hutton diary and papers, Mss 430, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Processing Information

Collection was titled "Ida Hutton diary" prior to March 2023. Description revised to clarify the nature of the materials and Ida Hutton's relationship to John P. Hutton.