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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
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / James Douglas journal

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
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Andrew S. McClure journal

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
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / John Minto letter to William P. Lord

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