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Robert Owen letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1575

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of correspondence of Robert Owen regarding the Oregon Question, 1844-1846. Correspondents include J. M. Storms, also known as Cora Montgomery; Vincent Cooke; Robert Dale Owen, his son; the Earl of Aberdeen; and Sir Robert Peel. The copies were made from originals held in Manchester, England.

Dates

  • Creation: 1844-1846

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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folderĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photocopies of correspondence of Robert Owen on the Oregon Question. Correspondents include J. M. Storms, also known as Cora Montgomery; Robert Dale Owen, his son; and Sir Robert Peel.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original letters are held in the Robert Owen Collection, GB 1499 ROC, National Co-operative Archive, Manchester, England.

Processing Information

Processing note: Collection was titled "Robert Dale Owen letters" prior to August 2023.

Title
Guide to the Robert Owen letters
Status
Completed
Date
2012; revised 2023
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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