Jonathan Carver diary of his travels

Collection

Identifier: Mss1011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photostat manuscript, "Journals of the Travels of John Carver," recounting Carver's explorations of the areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota, with observations on Native Americans living in those areas.

Dates

1766-1767

Creator

Carver, Jonathan, 1710-1780 (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.

Biographical note

Jonathan Carver (1710-1780) was an English soldier who traveled across Wisconsin into Minnesota and back across Lake Superior in 1766-1768 in order to examine the frontier recently won from the French.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box and 1 reel microfilm)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photostat manuscript, "Journals of the Travels of John Carver," recounting an English soldier's explorations of the areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota from 1766 to 1768, with observations on Native Americans living in those areas.

Existence and Location of Copies

Manuscript also available on microfilm.

Publication note

Carver, Jonathan. Travels through the interior parts of North-America in the years 1766, 1767, and 1768. London: Printed for the author, and sold by J. Walter, 1778.