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George Miller West transcribed reminiscence of journey to Oregon , circa 1831-1912
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- West, George Miller, 1831-1912
- Title
- George Miller West transcribed reminiscence of journey to Oregon
- Dates
- circa 1831-1912 (inclusive)18311912
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CB W52
- Summary
- George Miller West (1831-1912) was a pioneer and carpenter who travelled to Oregon and California to gold mine in 1853. Collection consists of one 49 paged reminiscence, typewritten and includes photographs. Photocopy is included.
- 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
George Miller West (1831-1912) was a pioneer and carpenter who travelled to Oregon and California to gold mine in 1853.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of one 49 page reminiscence, typewritten and includes photographs. Photocopy is included. Discusses incidents relating to Miller's crossing the plains to Oregon in the summer of 1853 with the Butler train out of Monmouth, Illinois. Includes his experiences in the goldfields of southern Oregon and northern California.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Gold mines and mining--California
- Gold mines and mining--Oregon
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory
Personal Names
- West, George Miller, 1831-1912
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Reminiscences
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
