Henry Thiessen diary and account book
Scope and Contents
The collection (May 1, 1892 - September 30, 1901) contains a ledger that was used as a diary and account book, with almost daily entries regarding farm work and chores, accounts, and some political activity.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1901
Creator
- Thiessen, Henry, 1848-1935 (Person)
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.
Extent
0.025 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Henry Thiessen was a farmer in Clackamas County, Oregon, and a member of the Farmer's Alliance, the grange, and the Direct Legislation Club. The collection (May 1, 1892 - September 30, 1901) contains a ledger that was used as a diary and account book, with almost daily entries regarding farm work and chores, accounts, and some political activity.
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.
This collection received a basic level of processing including minimal organization and rehousing.
Description information is drawn in part from information supplied with the collection and initial surveys of the contents.
Subject
- Oregon State Grange (Organization)
- Thiessen, Henry, 1848-1935 (Person)
- Thiessen, Henry, 1848-1935 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Henry Thiessen Diary and Account Book
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Tanya Parlet.
- Date
- 2013
- 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
