James Franklin Amis papers , circa 1828-1912

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Amis, James Franklin, 1828-1912
Title
James Franklin Amis papers
Dates
circa 1828-1912 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Ax 678
Summary
James F. Amis was an attorney who served as the first justice of the peace in Eugene, OR. Records include letters, legal documents, checks, receipts, cash book, one bound domestic bible with family records, and other miscellaneous items
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

James F. Amis was born in Clay County Kentucky in 1828. He travelled Oregon, where he practiced law and went on to serve as the first Justice of the Peace in Eugene, Oregon. He was also a member of Oregon's House of Representatives from 1870 to 1871. Amis died in Lane County in 1912. He is buried in Mulkey Cemetery, in Eugene.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of letters, legal documents, checks, receipts, a cash book, a bound domestic bible with family records, and other miscellaneous items relating to James Franklin Amis.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life
  • Judges--Oregon
  • Lawyers--Oregon--Eugene
  • Legislators--Oregon--Lane County

Personal Names

  • Amis, James Franklin, 1828-1912

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cashbooks
  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Legal documents
  • Receipts (financial records)