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Justin Chenoweth and Chenoweth family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 123

Scope and Contents

Collections includes two containers of family letters, poems, important documents, Chenoweth's diary, and biographical and genealogical material.

Dates

  • 1832-1896

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

Justin Chenoweth (1825-1898) was born in Clark County, Illinois, and came to California via Panama in 1849. He left California after a very short time, and came to Oregon, arriving with the U. S. Mounted Rifles in 1849. Over his life, he worked as a surveyor, mail carrier, and justice of the peace and settled on a claim west of The Dalles.

Extent

1 linear feet (2 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Justin Chenoweth (1829-1898) was an Oregon pioneer and surveyor. Collection includes two containers of family letters, poems, important documents, Chenoweth's diary, and biographical and genealogical material.

Other Finding Aids

Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.

Related Materials

Papers regarding Justin Chenoweth can also be found at Oregon Historical Society Research Library: Justin Chenoweth, Mss 237; 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205, Phone: 503-306-5240.

Physical Description

2 containers

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 Justin Chenoweth and Chenoweth Family Papers
Status
Preliminary Description
Author
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
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

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