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Robert Thompson letter to William and Thomas Stephens , 1852 April 14
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Robert, 1809-1860
- Title
- Robert Thompson letter to William and Thomas Stephens
- Dates
- 1852 April 141852-04-141852-04-14
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 Apr 14
- Summary
- Robert Thompson was an Irish immigrant and pioneer who established a claim in the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a letter from Robert Thompson to the brothers William and Thomas Stephens at "Caddlepootle R., St. Helens".
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Thompson (1809- ) was born in Ireland. He settled a claim in the Oregon Territory in April of 1850 which he eventually relinquished to Captain John H. Couch (1811-1870), one of the founders of the city of Portland. Thompson settled another claim in April of 1852. Source: http://www.couchgenweb.com/couch/orcouch.htm
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Thompson, Robert, 1809-1860
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Claims
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
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