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LOC/E-F/E5. Pioneers

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/E-F/E5

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

James Franklin Amis papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 678
Abstract

James F. Amis was an attorney who served as the first justice of the peace in Eugene, OR. Records include letters, legal documents, checks, receipts, cash book, one bound domestic bible with family records, and other miscellaneous items

Dates: circa 1828-1912
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James Franklin Amis papers

Hill family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 047
Abstract Collection consists of 2,112 letters. The collection reflects the settlement and growth of a pioneer family, their personal lives, social contacts, business affairs, and educational and cultural experiences. The major files concern: Henry Hill, Nelly May Hill, Verd Hill, Henry Denlinger, Wendell Denlinger, and Clyde Hill. Among the Nelly Hill letters are five from Herbert C. Hoover, written when he was a student at Stanford. The letters were published in University of Oregon Library Call...
Dates: 1850-1938
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Hill family papers

Berryman Jennings letter to "Commandant"

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1848 Feb 8] 1: [Barcode: i49151915]
Identifier: CA 1848 Feb 8
Abstract

Berryman Jennings (1807-1888) was an Oregon Pioneer and and namesake of Jennings Lodge, Oregon. The collection consists of a single letter requesting provisions from Jennings to an unnamed and unknown "Commandant at Gilliam".

Dates: 1848 February 8
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Berryman Jennings letter to "Commandant"

Berryman Jennings letter to R. H. Malory

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1857 Oct 24] 1: [Barcode: i49151848]
Identifier: CA 1857 Oct 24
Abstract

Berryman Jennings (1807-1888) was an Oregon pioneer and namesake of Jennings Lodge, Oregon. The collection consists of a letter from Jennings to R. H. Malory of Grand Ronde, Oregon Territory.

Dates: 1857 October 24
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Berryman Jennings letter to R. H. Malory

Jesse Looney letter to John C. Bond

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1843 Oct 27] 1: [Barcode: i49071063]
Identifier: CA 1843 Oct 27
Abstract

Jesse Looney (1800-1869) was a pioneer farmer and early Oregon legislator. The collection consists of a typed transcript of a letter from Looney to his brother-in-law, John C. Bond.

Dates: 1843 October 27
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Jesse Looney letter to John C. Bond

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

A. C. Smith letter to James Slater

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1872 Feb 16b] 1: [Barcode: i50035514]
Identifier: CA 1872 Feb 16b
Abstract

A. C. Smith (1831-1911) was a pioneer resident of the Grande Ronde Valley in Oregon. The collection consists of a photostat copy of a letter from Smith to James Slater, and an advertisement for the Union, Oregon newspaper, Mountain Sentinel.

Dates: 1872 February 16
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / A. C. Smith letter to James Slater

James B. Sperry papers

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CB Sp37] 1: [Barcode: ALMA221140]
Identifier: CB Sp37
Abstract

James Sperry (1833-1922) was a Oregon pioneer, farmer, trader, army veteran, sheep raiser, and politician. Collection contains one, ten paged history of the Sperry Family written by Sperry.

Dates: circa 1833-1922
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James B. Sperry papers

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