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diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 162 Collections and/or Records:

Gilbert F. Davis diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 868
Abstract

Diary kept by quartermaster Sergeant Gilbert F. Davis of his service in the Modoc War.

Dates: 1873

Dement family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2726
Abstract

Collection is partially processed. Materials include correspondence to Wallace Dement, who served as mayor of Myrtle Point, Oregon, and as a Coos County commissioner, regarding Myrtle Point civic activities, Coos County roads and the Forestry Board. Also included are reminiscences of R. C. Dement; genealogical materials; miscellaneous papers of Dr. Alice Louisa Dement; songwriting contracts for Nellie Dement; financial and legal documents; diplomas, certificates, diaries, and accounts.

Dates: circa 1895-1985

Alma Olive Huseby Dempsey diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 316
Abstract

Three composition books containing the journal of Alma Olive Huseby Dempsey of Jefferson County, Oregon, kept from December 23, 1915, to March 31, 1918. Includes details of daily life, housework, family, travel, weather, and general community news.

Dates: 1915-1918

William H. Dierdorff family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 977
Abstract

Diaries, notebook, address book, and cashbook of William H. Dierdorff (1849-1903), and photographs and postcards relating to the family of his son William H. Dierdorff (1898-1975). Dierdorff emigrated to Oregon in 1856, and after working as a civil engineer and draftsman, became a Presbyterian minister.

Dates: 1896-1966; Majority of material found within 1896-1899

Robert Duncan papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1853
Abstract

Robert Duncan represented Jackson County in the Oregon House of Representatives and served in the U. S. Congress. Papers include programs, ephemera, campaign materials, correspondence, and diaries.

Dates: circa 1950-1981

Abigail Scott Duniway papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss432
Abstract

A small collection of papers of Abigail Scott Duniway, who was an emigrant to Oregon, an editor, and an advocate of women's suffrage. Includes records of the Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association, records of the Duniway Publishing Company, and copy of a typescript transcription of Duniway's overland diary, 1852.

Dates: 1852-1915; Majority of material found within 1880-1915

E. T. Eagling diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2700
Abstract

Manuscript diary kept while aboard the U.S.S. Oregon. Includes photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1912-1914

William G. East papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2716
Abstract

Papers of William G. East, a lawyer and judge who served on the Oregon Circuit Court and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. Collection includes correspondence, journals, news clippings and awards regarding the East's legal career, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1936-1983

Thomas Ellitson account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 843
Abstract

Bound account book kept by Thomas Ellitson, containing notes relating to various transactions, a partial diary, a list of men who apparently belonged to the Coos County Volunteers, and an order for bullet molds from William Henderson Packwood.

Dates: 1856

Joseph G. Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2449
Abstract

Joseph G. Evans was a member of the Oregon Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, Company B, during the Spanish-American War. Papers consist of a typescript copy diary, June-July 1898, regarding his journey from San Francisco to the Philippines aboard the transport Australia; and typescript copy correspondence, May-August 1899, regarding his combat experiences.

Dates: 1898-1899