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George Allingham letter to William Allingham

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1851 Jan 19] 1
Identifier: CA 1851 Jan 19

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a photostat copy of a letter from the elder Allingham to his son, William M. Allingham of Marysville, Oregon Territory. Allingham comments on the weather, names various persons who have returned from the west coast destitute, and suggests that returning by land is easier and safer.

Dates

  • 1851 January 19

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

George Allingham ( d.1873) was a resident of Warren County, Illinois. His son, William Allingham (1826-1906) emigrated to Oregon in 1850, followed in 1852 by his brother David.

Source: http://www.oregonpioneers.com/1850.htm

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

George Allingham ( d.1873) was a resident of Warren County, Illinois, whose son, William, emigrated to Oregon in 1850. The collection consists of a photostat copy of a letter from the elder Allingham to his son.

Related Materials

Other collections relating to George and William Allingham at Special Collections and University Archives include: George Allingham letter to William Allingham, CA 1852 Mar 28.

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 George Allingham Letter to William Allingham
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