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

Papers of a Wallowa County, Oregon, official and amateur historian, consisting primarily of a manuscript of his unpublished book "Wallowa River and Valley," as well as correspondence with Otis Halfmoon and other documents.

Papers of and relating to a German-American military architect who traveled overland to Oregon in 1852 and later designed Fort Dalles and other military installations. Collection includes correspondence, a letterpress copybook, pension application materials, and a book of sketches made during the overland journey. Some materials are in German.

Oral history interview with Erskine Wood conducted by William Renwick on August 21, 1954. In the interview, Wood discusses the summer he spent with the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) people during his childhood.