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Clackamas County polling record

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1857 Nov 9] 1
Identifier: CA 1857 Nov 9

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held November 9, 1857, at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County. Votes were cast on: adoption of the Oregon Constitution (Yes 21-3), slavery (No 19-3), and allowing "free negroes" to reside in Oregon (No 20-3).

Dates

  • 1857 November 9

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

The Oregon constitution was voted on in 1857, in anticipation of statehood. Additional clauses were put to the popular vote on the prohibition of slavery, and the immigration of "Free Negroes" to the newly formed state. Statewide, the constitution, ban on slavery, and exclusion of African-Americans all passed. The ban on African-American immigrants remained in place until 1927.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County.

Existence and Location of Originals

The original is held by the Oregon Historical Society with the Philip Foster papers, Mss 996.

Related Materials

Other collections relating to Young's Precinct, Clackamas County at Special Collections and University Archives include: Clackamas County precinct record, CA 1857 June 1; Clackamas County Court certificate of tax, CA 1857 Oct 1.

Title
Guide to the Clackamas County Polling Record
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