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Daniel Giles autobiography , 1852-1855
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Giles, Daniel, 1836-1918
- Title
- Daniel Giles autobiography
- Dates
- 1852-1855 (inclusive)18521855
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CB G391
- Summary
- Daniel Giles was born in 1836. He traveled overland from Iowa to Oregon in 1852. Collection consists of a typed copy of the account of Giles' journey overland from Iowa to Oregon in 1852, and his experiences in gold mining and Indian fighting in southern Oregon, 1853-1855.
- 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
Daniel Giles was born in 1836. He traveled overland from Iowa to Oregon in 1852.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of a typed copy of the account of Giles' journey overland from Iowa to Oregon in 1852, and his experiences in gold mining and Indian fighting in southern Oregon, 1853-1855.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Daniel Giles autobiography to 1855 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.)
- Gold mines and mining--Oregon
- Indians of North America--Oregon
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
Geographical Names
- Coos County (Or.)
- Jackson County (Or.)
- Oregon--Biography
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
2010
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