Oregon Territory -- Description and travel
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James Douglas journal
Collection — Multiple collection box [A 029] 1: [Barcode: ALMA206246]
Identifier: A 029
Abstract
James Douglas is a legendary figure in British Columbia, from his fur trade days at Fort St. James to his dual governorship of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. His journal describes a voyage from Fort Vancouver to California.
Dates:
1840
Andrew S. McClure journal
Collection — Multiple collection box [A 074-075] 1: [Barcode: 35025041804663]
Identifier: A 074
Abstract
Andrew S. McClure (1829-1898) traveled from Kansas to Oregon in 1853. The collection consists of two typed transcriptions of his journal, chronicling that journey.
Dates:
1853-1942; Majority of material found in 1853 - 1853
John Minto letter to William P. Lord
Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1892 Jan 15] 1: [Barcode: i50120700]
Identifier: CA 1892 Jan 15
Abstract
The collection contains a letter from John Minto to William P. Lord, of Salem, Oregon, dated January 15, 1892. In the letter, Minto describes his experiences as an escort for Jesse Applegate, from 1847 to 1848, including travel through the Siskiyou mountains.
Dates:
1892 January 15