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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 92 Collections and/or Records:

Hermon Camp Leonard papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2259
Abstract

Collection includes a typescript copy of a diary by Hermon Camp Leonard, with entries noting arrivals and departures of ships in Astoria, and including poetry and Chinook terms. Also included is a photograph of an affidavit dated March 16, 1907, concerning exports by Leonard.

Dates: 1850-1907

John Maben diaries and letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2478
Abstract

Typescript diaries, December 1926-March 1927, regarding John Maben's life as caretaker of Crater Lake Lodge, including a ski race from Fort Klamath to the lodge in 1927. Collection also includes miscellaneous correspondence, 1951 and 1977.

Dates: 1926-1977

Amy E. Marble diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2809
Abstract

Amy E. Marble (1884-1983) came to Portland after the death of her husband, Milton H. Marble. She worked as a resident maid in the Patton Home and attended First Christian Church. Collection includes containing brief notes on work at the Patton Home, household chores, meals, visits, shopping, and other topics.

Dates: 1942-1983

Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll893
Abstract

Papers of and relating to Charles H. Martin (1863-1946), Ellis G. Hughes (1845-1909), and their families. Charles H. Martin served in the U.S. military from the 1890s to 1920s, attaining the rank of major general, and subsequently served as a U.S. representative and then as governor of Oregon. Ellis G. Hughes, who was Martin's father-in-law, was a prominent real estate attorney in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1873-1961; Majority of material found within 1882-1946

Anthony McAllister diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2428
Abstract

Diary, circa 1870-1889, with poetry, accounts of sea voyages and recipes (written in another hand at a later date).

Dates: circa 1870-1889

James F. McClure diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1033
Abstract

Bound manuscript diary, August 31-October 16, 1853, and account book, 1853-1857, kept by James F. McClure, describing the crossing of the Malheur River 15 miles beyond Fort Boise.

Dates: 1853-1857

Ezra Meeker diary

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 374
Abstract

Typescript transcript of the diary, 1905-1906, of Oregon pioneer Ezra Meeker, relating to travels in Oregon and to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland.

Dates: 1905-1906

John William Meldrum diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1293
Abstract

Manuscript diaries and scrapbooks of John William Meldrum, 5 volumes, 1865-1912. Meldrum, 1839-1919, was born in Burlington, Iowa. Contents include of the diaries and scrapbooks incude reports of Clackamas County officials, 1889-1893; delinquent tax lists, 1893; newspaper clippings; accounts, 1893-1894; and a description of a trip to Crater Lake, 1911.

Dates: 1865-1912

Archibald Menzies journal

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1593
Abstract

Photocopy and microfilmed versions of journal kept by botanist Archibald Menzies during George Vancouver's scientific voyage to the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1790-1794

Phil Metschan family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 882
Abstract

Papers of the family of Phil Metschan, Oregon state treasurer and owner of the Imperial Hotel in Portland. Materials include diaries, notebooks, correspondence, ephemera, certificates, 1930 election materials, and a scrapbook. Family members represented include Phil Metschan, Phil Metschan, Jr., Marie C. Metschan, Anna Metschan Cattanach, and Lillian and Jesse Evans Flanders.

Dates: 1855-1963; Majority of material found within 1880-1925