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John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr.

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [35025042618864], Folder: 1
Identifier: Coll 924

Content Description

Collection includes one handwritten letter by John Smith Griffin written at Tualatin Plains regarding the establishment of a Congregational Church near the Tualatin River.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-05-09

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

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary who participated at the Champoeg Meetings that created the Provisional Government of Oregon in 1843.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary. The collection consists of a handwritten letter by Griffin regarding the establishment of a Congregational Church near the Tualatin River.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase from Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, 2021.

Processing Information

Processed by Alexa Goff, 2023.

Title
Guide to the John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr.
Status
Complete Description
Author
Alexa Goff
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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