Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of papers of and about John Ball, particularly relating to his journey to Oregon with Nathaniel J. Wyeth's expedition and his observations during that journey. Except for two items, the contents are either typescript copies or microfilm of the originals. The two original items are: a February 24, 1833, letter from Ball to Amos Eaton, describing the meteorological and geological observations Ball had made on his journey; and a copy of an article by Ball about the...