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Indians, Treatment of -- Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Webster Perit Huntington papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 759
Abstract

Papers of John Webster Perit Huntington (1831-1869), who served as superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon from 1863 to 1869. The bulk of the papers consist of correspondence and financial records relating to Huntington's work in that role. Other materials include papers relating to the the Unionist, Huntington's newspaper and printing business; Huntington's will; and a scrapbook with handwritten satirical captions about Oregon politicians.

Dates: 1855-1889; Majority of material found within 1863-1869