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Joseph Gragg papers , 1859-1939
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gragg, Joseph
- Title
- Joseph Gragg papers
- Dates
- 1859-1939 (inclusive)18591939
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 139
- Summary
- Joseph Gragg came overland to Oregon from Illinois in 1852 when he was 25 years old. He settled on a farm near Monroe and married Levina Buckingham, who came to Oregon with her family in 1846 via the southern route, led by Jesse Applegate. The Gragggs had eight children, three of whom died in childhood; the five surviving children were Thomas Heman, Betsey M.., James Phile, David Vernon, and Marcus Edward. The Joseph Gragg Papers consist mainly of family letters and miscellaneous documents. The collection also contains a diary of Joseph Gragg, describing his trip to the Salmon River, Idaho mines in 1863; finiancial material relating to the Gragg Brothers (farmers); and miscellaneous family material. The collection contains information on the history of Philomath College and on the history of the United Brethren Church in 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
Joseph Gragg came overland to Oregon from Illinois in 1852 when he was 25 years old. He settled on a farm near Monroe and married Levina Buckingham, who came to Oregon with her family in 1846 via the southern route, led by Jesse Applegate. The Gragggs had eight children, three of whom died in childhood; the five surviving children were Thomas Heman, Betsey M., James Phile, David Vernon, and Marcus Edward.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Joseph Gragg Papers consist mainly of family letters and miscellaneous documents. The collection also contains a diary of Joseph Gragg, describing his trip to the Salmon River, Idaho mines in 1863; financial material relating to the Gragg Brothers (farmers); and miscellaneous family matieral.
The letters provide a commentary on family relationships, from life, church affairs, schools and school teaching, and social life in general. There is much information on the history of Philomath College, especially a controversy over control of the college in the 1880s, and the history of the United Brethren Church in Oregon. A manuscript calendar for the letters is available in the Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Joseph Gragg Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Church of the United Brethren in Christ (1800-1889)--Oregon
- Philomath College
Family Names
- Gragg family
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century
- Oregon--Social life and customs--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries--1863