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Thornton, J. Quinn (Jessy Quinn), 1810-1888

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Willis Nesmith print block and broadside

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SFM 071
Abstract

James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative for Oregon between 1861-1875. This collection includes a print block and a broadside.

Dates: circa 1820-1885
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James Willis Nesmith print block and broadside

Jessy Quinn Thornton papers

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CB T395] 1: [Barcode: 35025041811833]
Identifier: CB T395
Abstract

J. Q. Thornton (1810-1888) was a lawyer, Oregon pioneer, judge and lobbyist. Collection includes one, fifteen paged copy of "Oregon History" written by Thornton; one, eleven paged letter to Thornton concerning the Indian Delegation that went to St. Louis to inquire about the Bible; and one, six paged autobiography of Thornton.

Dates: circa 1810-1888
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Jessy Quinn Thornton papers

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