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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)18611908
- 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
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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, 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
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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