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Pioneers -- Oregon

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

Templeton family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1332
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, account books, ephemera, land deeds and certificates, 1833-1954, for members of the Templeton family including Joseph H. Templeton, Emma D. Templeton, Leighton F. Templeton and Raymond E. Templeton. Also included are genealogical information and obituaries.

Dates: 1833-1954

J. Quinn Thornton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 371
Abstract Papers of and relating to Jessy Quinn Thornton (also written as Jesse Quinn Thornton, 1810-1888), a lawyer who served as a judge for the Oregon Provisional Supreme Court and who lobbied for the establishment of the Oregon Territory. The bulk of the collection consists of speeches and essays by Thornton on a variety of topics, including matters relating to Oregon, as well as an autobiographical sketch and a bound volume of typescripts of these writings. The collection also includes a...
Dates: 1837-1929; Majority of material found within 1860-1874

The life story of Mary Elizabeth Warren as told to Mildred Mitchell Sexson

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 925
Abstract

Photocopy typescript of "The Life Story of Mary Elizabeth Warren as Told to Mildred Mitchell Sexson," about her family's journey from Missouri to the Pacific Northwest, and about life in Oregon.

Dates: circa 1933

John Whiteaker collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 254
Abstract

Materials relating to John Whiteaker, first governor of the state of Oregon. Collection includes a handwritten autobiography; Whiteaker family bible, with genealogical information; 1950s correspondence to Whiteaker's descendants regarding the autobiography; and a photograph of Whiteaker at the time of his governorship, as well as two portraits of him in later life.

Dates: 1848-1959

Richard Evett Wiley papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2158
Abstract

Papers of Richard Evett Wiley date from 1844 to 1869 and consist of legal documents and manuscript correspondence from family members, 1852-1869, which regards family matters and genealogy.

Dates: 1844-1869

Nathaniel J. Wyeth collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1198
Abstract

Collection consists of typescript and microfilmed copies, made by the Oregon Historical Society Research Library from materials in its collections, of papers relating to Nathaniel J. Wyeth. Collection includes typescript copies, 1832-1901, of correspondence with John Ball and others, lectures and lecture notes, Indian vocabulary, and documents relating to Columbia River Fishing & Trading Company. The microfilm contains these and additional documents.

Dates: 1832-1901