Willard H. Babcock Papers, 1859-1905

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Title
Willard H. Babcock Papers
Dates
1859-1905 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
WCMss.201
Summary
The Willard H. Babcock Papers, which date from 1859 through 1905, includes a map of the Oregon Trail, newspaper clippings and a journal from Willard H. Babcock.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Willard H. Babcock Papers consists of a transcript of a diary account of crossing North America on the Oregon Trail from Nebraska to the Umatilla River Valley in 1859 entitled "Journal of the Road from Missouri River." These papers, which date from 1859 through 1905, also include a newspaper article on Babcock and a guide to the Oregon Trail are included.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Babcock, Willard H.

Geographical Names

  • Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
  • Umatilla River Valley (Or.)

Elizabeth Hambleton
2011

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