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James Blakely papers , circa 1812-1913
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blakely, James, 1812-1913
- Title
- James Blakely papers
- Dates
- circa 1812-1913 (inclusive)18121913
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
- Collection Number
- CA B583
- Summary
- Captain James Blakely (1812-1913) was a merchant and one of the founding members of Brownsville, OR. Collections contains one scrapbook of letters, programs, receipts, photographs, and other mementos relating to the career of James Blakely, Brownsville, 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
Captain James Blakely (1812-1912) was born in Lynes County, Tennessee, November 26, 1812, and received his education there. In 1846, he started for Oregon and arrived at present day Brownsville on October 9 of that year. With his uncle, Hugh L. Brown, after whom Brownsville later was named, he took up a donation claim and started Brownsville in 1855. Along with his uncle he became a member of one of the leading mercantile establishments of that region.
Source: https://sites.google.com/site/oregonpioneerobituaries/linn-county/capt-james-blakely
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collections contains one scrapbook of letters, programs, receipts, photographs, and other mementos relating to the career of James Blakely, Brownsville, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Blakely Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
Personal Names
- Blakely, James, 1812-1913
Geographical Names
- Brownsville (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (Correspondence)
- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
