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LOC/E-F/E4. Native Americans

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/E-F/E4

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Cayuse, Yakima, and Rogue River Wars papers

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 047
Abstract The Cayuse War (1847-1855), the Rogue River War (ca. 1855-1857) and the Yakima War (1856-1858) all resulted in losses for the Oregon and Washington Indians. Many tribal members succumbed to either military attack or disease, and most of the remaining population were sent to live on reservations. Additionally, a great deal of tribal land was taken by the U.S. government in the aftermath of these wars. The Cayuse, Yakima and Rogue River Wars Papers include letters, official reports, general...
Dates: 1847-1858
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Cayuse, Yakima, and Rogue River Wars papers

Thomas R. Cornelius letter

 Collection — Folder 1 : [Barcode: i49075081]
Identifier: CA 1855 Oct 20
Abstract

Thomas R. Cornelius (1827-1899) was a pioneer and member of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers during the Cayuse and Yakima Indian Wars. The collection consists of a single letter to his wife written during his military service.

Dates: 1855 October 20
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Thomas R. Cornelius letter

Thomas R. Cornelius letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: i48753944]
Identifier: CA 1856 Feb 20
Abstract

Thomas R. Cornelius (1827-1899) was a pioneer and member of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers during the Cayuse and Yakima Indian Wars. The collection consists of a single letter to his wife written during his military service.

Dates: 1856 February 20
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Thomas R. Cornelius letter

James McDonald letter to J. S. Smith

 Collection — Folder 1 (shares a clamshell): [Barcode: i50091499]
Identifier: CA 1870 Jan 29
Abstract

The collection contains one letter dated January 29, 1870, from James McDonald, of Oakland, Oregon to J. S. Smith. In the letter, McDonald asks Smith to press a claim, through B. F. Dowell, for payment for service of mules during the Yakima war, 1855-1856.

Dates: 1870 January 29
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James McDonald letter to J. S. Smith

Joel Palmer papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 057
Abstract Joel Palmer (1810-1881) began his political career in Indiana, where he served as a state legislator until he came to Oregon in 1847. Shortly after his arrival, Palmer became Superintendent of Indian Affairs, a post he held until 1857. He also served as an Oregon state representative and senator, and was a losing candidate in the 1870 governor's race. The Joel Palmer Papers comprise correspondence, official records of the Oregon Superintendency, U.S. Office of Indian Affairs, documents...
Dates: 1851-1879
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Joel Palmer papers

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