Hermon Camp Leonard papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2259

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes a typescript copy, 28 pages, of a diary by Hermon Camp Leonard that is held in a collection of the papers of Henry Hunter Peters at the New York Public Library. The diary entries, from December 6, 1850-March 7, 1851, note arrivals and departures of ships in Astoria, and include poetry and Chinook terms. Also included is a photograph of an affidavit dated March 16, 1907, stating that Leonard exported Oregon products, particularly flour and lumber, in 1855.

Dates

Creation: 1850-1907

Creator

Leonard, Hermon Camp, 1823-1916 (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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes a typescript copy of a diary by Hermon Camp Leonard, with entries noting arrivals and departures of ships in Astoria, and including poetry and Chinook terms. Also included is a photograph of an affidavit dated March 16, 1907, concerning exports by Leonard.