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Frank Bowman diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1491

Scope and Contents

Photocopy manuscript diary, 31 pages, 1844-1872, concerning overland journey in 1850; naming and settlement of Colfax, Washington; relations with Indians, especially the Nez Percé; and miscellaneous details of pioneer life.

Dates

  • 1844-1872

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 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photocopy manuscript diary, 1844-1872, concerning overland journey in 1850; naming and settlement of Colfax, Washington; and relations with Indians, especially the Nez Percé.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Mildred Hoover, March 1975.

Title
Guide to the Frank Bowman diary
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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