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Orson A. Stearns reminiscences of pioneer days of Phoenix, Oregon and sketch of Samuel Colver , circa 1843-1926
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stearns, Orson A. (Orson Avery)
- Title
- Orson A. Stearns reminiscences of pioneer days of Phoenix, Oregon and sketch of Samuel Colver
- Dates
- circa 1843-1926 (inclusive)18431926
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CB St31
- Summary
- Orson Avery Sterns (1843-1926) was an Oregon Pioneer soldier who later became a successful agriculturist, politician and stockman. Collections contains 114 pages of handwritten reminiscences to Effie Taylor of Medford, 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Orson Avery Sterns (1843-1926) was an Oregon Pioneer soldier who later became a successful agriculturist and stockman. Served as the first delegate from his portion of the state to attend the republican county convention in 1866. Elected to the state legislature in 1880 and was a major proponent of creating the Klamath County Historical Society where he served as their first president.
Source:http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jtenlen/ORBios/oastearns.html
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collections contains 114 pages of handwritten reminiscences composed for Effie Taylor of Medford, Oregon including those of pioneer days and the early settlers of Phoenix, Oregon and a sketch of Samuel Clover.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Orson A. Stearns Reminiscences of Pioneer Days of Phoenix, Oregon and Sketch of Samuel Colver |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon--Jackson County
Personal Names
- Clover, Sam T., 1859-1934
- Stearns, Orson A. (Orson Avery)
Geographical Names
- Phoenix (Or.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Reminiscences