Oregon Territory
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Philip Foster papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 996
Abstract
Papers of and relating to Philip Foster (1805-1884), an early emigrant to Oregon. The papers include correspondence; records of businesses that Foster was involved with; legal documents, including records for the case Magruder v. Vanderpool; land records; records of the Clackamas School District No. 17 and the Eagle Creek Post Office; and histories about Foster, Oregon, and Maine. The papers are a mix of original documents and copies. Foster emigrated to Oregon from Maine, and was involved...
Dates:
1832-1975; Majority of material found within 1832-1887
Handwritten tally of Oregon election returns
Collection
Identifier: Coll 1029
Abstract
Sheet with handwritten tallies of results for a June 1848 election in Oregon, showing results for Oregon City and parts of Tuality County (written as "Tualatin Co."), which was later divided between Washington County and Multnomah County. The results include various offices and a measure about whether to prohibit or regulate intoxicating liquors. The election, held in June 1848, was the last general election held under the auspices of the Oregon Provisional Government.
Dates:
1848 June