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Elijah White bond

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1846 Aug 13] 1
Identifier: CA 1846 Aug 13

Scope and Contents

The bond describes the sale of two lots by White to John Shively for the sum of two-hundred dollars each. The lots were located in Oregon City and "Robbins Nest" (Linn City).

Dates

  • Creation: 1846 August 13

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Elijah White (1806–1879) was a missionary and agent for the United States government in the Oregon Territory.

John Shively (1804-1894) was a pioneer and early resident of Astoria, Oregon. In 1847, he was appointed postmaster of Astoria by president James K. Polk--the first postmaster west of the Rocky Mountains.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Elijah White (1806–1879) was a missionary and agent for the United States government in the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a bond issued by White for the sale of two lots to John Shively.

Related Materials

Other collections relating to Elijah White and John Shively can be found at the Oregon Historical Society: Elijah White papers 1842-1862, Mss 1217; John M. Shively papers, Mss 1127.

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 Elijah White bond
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