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Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon National Historic Trail

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

50 years celebration of Odd Fellows.

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_146
Abstract

Five men standing at the bottom of the stairs to a building. The men are identified as : T.G. Hendricks, J. Matlock, J.H. McClung, J. Luckey, and Dave Lakin.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

Jesse Applegate notes and communications on Oregon history

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 001, A 002, A 003, A 004, A 005, A 007] 1: [Barcode: 35025042869202]
Identifier: A 003
Abstract

Jesse Applegate was an Oregon pioneer, politician, and helped to establish the Applegate Trail. Collection contains notes and correspondence regarding Oregon.

Dates: circa 1811-1888

William Cornell diary

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 021] 1: [Barcode: ALMA206242]
Identifier: A 021
Abstract

William Cornell was a pioneer from Alexandria, Ohio. This collection consist of a copy of his diary that describes his crossing of the plains in 1852 to Oregon.

Dates: 1852

Joseph Cornwall and Narcissa Cornwall Moore overland trail historical narratives

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CBD737-CBD716]: [Barcode: 35025042616132]
Identifier: CB C816
Abstract Joseph Hardin Cornwall and Narcissa Cornwall Moore were the children of Joseph Adamson Cornwall who crossed the Great Plains to Oregon via the Applegate Trail in 1846. The Joseph Cornwall and Narcissa Cornwall Moore overland trail historical narratives collection contains a typed and handwritten manuscript of "The Narrative of Joseph Cornwall Crossing the Plains to Oregon in 1846" by Joseph Hardin Cornwall, and "Captain Dunbar's Company 1846: the Applegate Route from Ft. Hall," by Narcissa...
Dates: circa 1900-1934

Paul Darst diary

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 026] 1: [Barcode: ALMA206245]
Identifier: A 026
Abstract

Paul Darst was an early Oregon Pioneer who crossed the plains in just four months with a small group. Paul Darst diary of plains crossing, from Fort Laramie to Oregon City.

Dates: 1847

Eugene F. Skinner., c. 1880s

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_111
Abstract

Studio portrait of Eugene F. Skinner in his hunting costume, carrying the gun he used crossing the plains in 1845. Copy print, marked for prepress.

Dates: c. 1880s

Eugene pioneer John S. Kincaid., c. 1860s

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_165
Abstract

Studio portrait of man identified as John S. Kincaid, brother of Harrison Kincaid, wearing a dark suit with bow tie and a top hat. John ran the Oregon State Journal while Harrison was in Washington for 16 or 17 years.

Dates: c. 1860s

Eugene Skinner's second house.

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_144
Abstract

View of the exterior of Eugene Skinner's second house on West 6th Street in 1854. Copy print of half tone.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

Grandmother Shelly.

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_162
Abstract

Studio portrait.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

Walter Meacham papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 065
Abstract

Walter E. Meacham (1879-1951) was a historian and Oregon Trail enthusiast. The Walter Meacham papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, research notes, and a variety of materials associated with the Old Oregon Trail Association and Meacham's promotional activities.

Dates: 1840-1943

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal

 Collection
Identifier: A 107
Abstract

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd traveled overland from Missouri to Oregon in 1852; Notes by the Wayside En Route to Oregon is her journal from May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852.

Dates: 1852

Skinner cabin , undated

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_058
Abstract

Line drawing of the Skinner cabin done by Phoebe Kensey. This is the property of Miss Pauline Walton, 433 East Broadway, Eugene, Oregon. Photograph belonged to Miss Pauline Walton, Eugene, Oregon.

Dates: undated

Studio portrait of Bell Flint, Eugene, Oregon.

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_148
Abstract

By C.L. Weed of San Francisco.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

Studio portrait of Dr. T.W. Shelton, first doctor in Lane County.

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_119
Abstract

Shelton came to Lane County in 1872 or 1873. Portrait by Rankin of Eugene City.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

Studio portrait of Henry Cummins, pioneer of Eugene City. , 1880s

 Item — Box 1: Series Series I; Series Series II [Barcode: 35025042705091]
Identifier: PH213_142
Abstract

Copy print of portrait. From back "Henry Cummins, pioneer of Eugene City. See letters of Henry Cummins 1880's."

Dates: 1880s

Studio portrait of Mary Cook Skinner., c. 1880s

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_120
Abstract

Wife of Eugene H. Skinner. She named Eugene after her husband.

Dates: c. 1880s

Stuido portrait of Mr. Rice, Springfield pioneer.

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_117
Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915

View of first house built in Lane County.

 Item — Box 2: Series Series I [Barcode: 35025042705083]
Identifier: PH213_076
Abstract

Elijah Bristow built this house in 1847. Several men and women are standing in the front yard and on the roof of this house. House no longer standing. Gift from Mrs. Luella Handsaker Bristow. On display board.

Dates: 1880-1960; Majority of material found within 1900-1915