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George Bond journal , 1853
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bond, George, 1818-
- Title
- George Bond journal
- Dates
- 1853 (inclusive)18531853
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- SFM 023
- Summary
- The George Bond papers comprise a photocopy of a published typescript in which a segment of George Bond's diary in transcribed. The segment concerns the Bond family's 1853 overland journey to Oregon.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
George Bond was born in Henry County, Kentucky in 1818. With his family, he later moved to Indiana and then Illinois. He was, for many years, a Baptist minister. Along with several members of his family, George Bond made the overland journey to Oregon. Bond's diaries were left with his son James, who suppressed them because he feared that the spelling found in the writing might cast discredit on his father's reputation. The diaries came to light after the death of James Bond. After arriving in Oregon, the members of the travelling party scattered throughout the Willamette Valley. The portions of the diary transcribed here cover the overland journey, April-September 1853.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Geoge Bond papers comprise a photocopy of a published typescript which presents the text of George Bond's diary, which concerns the Bond family's 1853 overland journey to Oregon. There are six leaves in total, most containing two pages of the original typescript.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the George Bond Journal |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
Personal Names
- Bond, C. A.
- Bond, George, 1818-
- Bond, George, 1818-
Family Names
- Bond family
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
