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John Smith Griffin papers

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1842 Dec 31] 1
Identifier: CA 1842 Dec 31

Scope and Contents

The collection consist of promissory notes from Griffin to fellow missionary Harvey Clark, exchanged for Clark's South Tualatin land claim.

Dates

  • 1842 December 31

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

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary who participated at the Champoeg Meetings that created the Provisional Government of Oregon in 1843.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary. The collection consists of promissory notes from Griffin to fellow missionary Harvey Clark for a South Tualatin land claim.

Related Materials

Other collections relating to John Smith Griffin at Special Collections and University Archives include: John Smith Griffin papers, CA 1842 Dec 26; First Congregational Church (Tualatin, Or.) letter to Rev. J.S. Griffin, SFM 011.

John Smith Griffin can also be found at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library: John Smith Griffin papers, Mss 1075.

Processing Information

Collection processed by staff.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

Title
Guide to the John Smith Griffin Papers
Status
Complete Description
Author
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

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