Katherine Lucas Fenton Scrapbook , 1859-1930

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fenton, Katherine Lucas
Title
Katherine Lucas Fenton Scrapbook
Dates
1859-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.15 linear feet, (1 volume)
Collection Number
CA F367
Summary
Katherine Lucas Fenton of Portland, Oregon, was a pioneer and the mother of the two soldiers. The scrapbook is composed of newspaper and magazine articles relating to Oregon history. Includes considerable material on the Whitman controversy, and an article on Oregon history by William MacLeod Raine.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Katherine L. Fenton (1859-1930) was a pioneer who settled in Portland, Oregon and a mother of two soldiers. She was married to William D. Fenton who was a sergeant at Base Hospital 46, Bazoilles-sur-Meuse.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Katherine Lucas Fenton scrapbook is composed of newspaper and magazine articles relating to Oregon history. Includes considerable material on the Whitman controversy, and an article on Oregon history by William MacLeod Raine.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pioneers--Oregon
  • Whitman Massacre, 1847

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings
  • Scrapbooks