Michael A. Meyendorff papers , 1861-1908

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Meyendorff, Michael A., 1849-1908
Title
Michael A. Meyendorff papers
Dates
1861-1908 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 manuscript box
Collection Number
Ax 152
Summary
Michael A. Meyendorff (1849-1908) was a Polish revolutionary (in Russia), who was released to the United States through government intercession in 1866, and who later relocated to Oregon. The collection (1861-1908) contains personal and official correspondence (some in Russian), scrapbooks, an autobiographical manuscript, and estate papers.
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

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Languages
English, Russian
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Michael A. Meyendorff (1849-1908) was a Polish revolutionary (in Russia), later an exile living in the United States. He was released to the United States through government intercession in 1866.

As an American, Meyendorff embarked on lecture tours, and became an agent for the U. S. Land Office. He was befriended by Thomas B. Neuhausen of Portland, Oregon, from whose papers this collection is extracted.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1861-1908) contains personal and official correspondence (some in Russian), scrapbooks, an autobiographical manuscript, and estate papers.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Polish Americans
  • Polish Americans--Oregon
  • Political refugees--United States--History--19th century
  • Revolutionaries--Poland--History--19th century
  • Revolutionaries--Russia--History--19th century

Personal Names

  • Meyendorff, Michael A., 1849-1908

Corporate Names

  • United States. General Land Office

Form or Genre Terms

  • Autobiographies
  • Correspondence
  • Legal documents
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Scrapbooks