Albert Applegate letters , 1863-1888

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Applegate, Albert, 1843-1888
Title
Albert Applegate letters
Dates
1863-1888 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 147
Summary
Albert Applegate (1843-1888) was a farmer and served in the 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was the son of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail. Collection contains nine photostats of letters written by Albert Applegate during his military career.
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

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Albert Applegate (1843-1888) was born 06 December 1843, at the "Old Methodist Mission" founded by Jason Lee in 1834, about five miles northwest of Keizer, Oregon. He was the son of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail. A farmer by trade, Albert Applegate lived near Drain, Douglas County in 1850 and married Nancy J. Johnson on February 17, 1869. He also served in the 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=19724744

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains nine photostats of letters written by Albert Applegate. Letters appear to be written from military camps and forts around Oregon (including Camp Logan, Fort Dallas, Camp Watson) or California locations. Eight letters are written to family members and one is written to a commanding officer.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pioneers--Oregon
  • Pioneers--Oregon--Correspondence
  • Soldiers--California--Correspondence
  • Soldiers--Oregon--Correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Oregon. Militia. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st

Geographical Names

  • Camp Watson (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Letters (Correspondence)