Indians of North America -- Oregon Territory
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Tichenor reminiscences
Collection — Multiple collection box [CB T435] 1: [Barcode: 35025041811809]
Identifier: CB T435
Abstract
William Tichenor (1813-1887) was an Oregon pioneer whose attempt to settle a town in the area that would become Port Orford was derailed by skirmishes with people of the Tututni tribe. The collection (1849-1886) contains William Tichenor's reminiscences and family histories, other family documents, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1849-1886
U.S. District Court documents regarding the Whitman Massacre trial
Collection — Multiple collection box [B 121] 1: [Barcode: i49580231]
Identifier: B 121
Abstract
In November of 1847, a small band of Cayuse warriors killed 14 settlers and took 53 others captive in what became known as the Whitman Massacre. The collection consists of photostat copies of court documents describing testimony brought against Tiloukaikt, one of the Cayuse leaders brought to trial for the crime.
Dates:
1850
