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Catherine Julia Adams diary and letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2627

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the collection is a manuscript diary, with a typescript copy, kept by Catherine J. Adams, 1885-1887, regarding her daily activities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and participation in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Also included is a typescript copy of a one-page letter from Adams' father, William Bartlit, dated August 17, 1878.

Dates

  • 1878-1887

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 (2 foldersĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Diary kept by Catherine J. Adams regarding her daily activities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and participation in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, as well as a typescript copy of a one-page letter from her father, William Bartlit.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. William M. Bennett, January 1981 (Lib. Acc. 15363).

Title
Guide to the Catherine Julia Adams diary and letter
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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