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Jesse D. Walling papers , 1849-1869
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Walling, Jesse D.
- Title
- Jesse D. Walling papers
- Dates
- 1849-1869 (inclusive)18491869
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 127
- Summary
- Jesse Walling was a pioneer in Marion and Polk counties, Oregon. The papers include three letters from Walling, 1849, 1860, and 1869.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jesse D. Walling (1816-1870) was a pioneer who settled in Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon. He is buried in the historic Spring Valley Cemetery in Polk County.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers include three letters from Walling, dated 1849, 1860, and 1869. In the 1860, letter he states that he has changed the name of his location to Lincoln, in honor of the recently elected President. The post office had been Valfontis, in Polk County. Other documents include steamboat invoices and a ferry license.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Jesse D. Walling Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Steamboats--Oregon
Personal Names
- Walling, Jesse D.
Geographical Names
- Marion County (Or.)
- Polk County (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Invoices
- Letters (Correspondence)
- Licenses
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
