LOC/E-F/E5. Pioneers
Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/E-F/E5
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Metschan family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 686
Abstract
Phil Metschan, Sr. (1840-1920) was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany and travelled to the United States and settled in Canyon City, Oregon where he ran a store, became Oregon state treasurer, and established a hotel in Portland, Oregon. The collection contains correspondence, diaries, financial and legal records, pioneer family files, photographs and memorabilia.
Dates:
1862-1946
George Miller West transcribed reminiscence of journey to Oregon
Collection — Folder 1 : [Barcode: ALMA221144]
Identifier: CB W52
Abstract
George Miller West (1831-1912) was a pioneer and carpenter who travelled to Oregon and California to gold mine in 1853. Collection consists of one 49 paged reminiscence, typewritten and includes photographs. Photocopy is included.
Dates:
circa 1831-1912