Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection of William Hoffman's papers consists of account books, business correspondence, a scrapbook, and a handwritten copy of a journal kept by Hoffman during his overland journey. Typescript and microfilm copies of the journal are also included in the collection. The journal describes Hoffman's journey from Covington, Indiana, starting on April 13, 1853, to Jacksonville, Oregon, October 31, 1853, and includes descriptions of landscapes and trail conditions. Also in the journal is a...