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James Watson Hamilton diary , 1878 January 7 - 1879 September 11
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hamilton, James Watson, 1857-1933
- Title
- James Watson Hamilton diary
- Dates
- 1878 January 7 - 1879 September 11 (inclusive)18781879
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 045
- Summary
- James Watson Hamilton was a circuit judge at Roseburg, and a member of the Board of Regents at the University of Oregon. His diary details his work as a clerk in the law office of S.H. Hazard of Empire City,and his later partnership with Hazard. Folder also contains a bill from the Alcona Lodge for the year 1890.
- 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
James Watson Hamilton (1857-1933) attended Umpqua Academy in Wilbur, Oregon, and Oregon Agricultural College. He was a circuit judge in Roseburg, Oregon and a member of the Board of Regents at the University of Oregon. He worked as a clerk in the law office of S.H. Hazard of Empire City, Oregon. On Feb. 5, 1879 he formed a partnership with Hazard.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The diary details James Watson Hamilton's work as a clerk in the law office of S.H. Hazard of Empire City, Oregon and his later partnership with Hazard. Folder also contains a bill from the Alcona Lodge for the year 1890.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Watson Hamilton Diary |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Empire (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
