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Creighton and McCully family papers , 1867-1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Creighton, Mary J. (Mary Jane), 1844-1920; Creighton, John, 1834-1884; McCully, David, 1814-1906
- Title
- Creighton and McCully family papers
- Dates
- 1867-1885 (inclusive)18671885
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- A 260
- Summary
- John Creighton (1834-1884) a pioneer of 1858, came first to Washington and later became a rancher in Oregon, where married Mary J. McCully of Salem. Mary McCully's father, David McCully, invested in some of Creighton's enterprises. The collection (1867-1885) contains correspondence, clippings of the Creighton and McCully family and related family members, receipts, bills, certificates, and other 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
- 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
John Creighton (1834-1884) was born near Dundee, Scotland, immigrated to the United States, and settled in La Porte, Indiana with his parents in 1845. In 1858, he crossed the plains to California, as a wagon master in government employ. He was sent to Ft. Vancouver, Washington in 1859, and was put in charge of Lt. John Mullan's supply train, during the building of the Mullan Road that ran from Walla Walla to Ft. Benton.
In 1864, he began a freighting business in eastern Oregon and Idaho, and later moved to Elko, Nevada. In 1868, he married Mary J. McCully of Salem, Oregon. The couple then moved to eastern Oregon where they sent up a ranch and raised stock.
Creighton's father-in-law, David McCully, came to Oregon from Iowa in 1852, and became a part owner of a general store in Salem. David McCully invested in some of Creighton's enterprises.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of the collection (1867-1885) is correspondence.
Most of the letters are from David McCully to John Creighton and refer to business transactions, purchases of cattle and ranch equipment. There are also letters exchanged between Creighton and his wife, and incoming letters sent to each of them.
There is a folder of newspaper clippings regarding Creighton and McCully family members, and a folder of miscellaneous papers which include receipts, bills, certificates, postcards, and notes.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Creighton and McCully Family Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon, Eastern
- Business enterprises--Oregon--Salem
- Cattle trade--Oregon--History--19th century
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon, Eastern
- Merchants--Oregon--Salem
- Pioneers--Oregon, Eastern
- Pioneers--Oregon--Salem
- Ranch life--Oregon, Eastern
- Ranchers--Oregon, Eastern
- Ranches--Oregon, Eastern
Personal Names
- Creighton, John, 1834-1884
- Creighton, Mary J. (Mary Jane), 1844-1920
Family Names
- Crichton family
- McCulley family
Geographical Names
- Oregon, Eastern--History--19th century
- Salem (Or.)--History--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
