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Memorandum of travel to the Kiyuse war, January 29-March, 25, 1848

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: A 090

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a memorandum book related to the Whitman Massacre and the Cayuse War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848 January 29-March 25

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Robert Newell was a fur trapper, pioneer, Oregon State legislator, Indian agent, and a member of a commission sent by Oregon's Provisional Government to hold council with Indian tribes on the Columbia River after the Whitman Massacre.

Extent

0.05 linear feet (1 container) : 1 volume

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection consists of a memorandum book related to the Whitman Massacre and the Cayuse War.

Processing Information

Collection is processed.

Title
Guide to the Memorandum of travel to the Kiyuse war, January 29-March, 25, 1848
Status
Preliminary Description
Author
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
Date
2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA