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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)18281912
- Quantity
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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
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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 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
Description |
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Guide to the James Franklin Amis Papers |
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)