Sarah Louise Porter diary , 1880-1887

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Porter, Sarah Louise, 1854-1892
Title
Sarah Louise Porter diary
Dates
1880-1887 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 097
Summary
Sarah Porter was born in Marion County Oregon September 16th, 1854 and was the daughter of William Porter. Her diary makes a few notes of each day, sometimes just on the weather.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Sarah Louise Porter (1854-1892) was born in Marion County Oregon September 16th, 1854. She is the daughter of William Porter (1812-1899) and his second wife, Martha Coffee Porter.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Sarah Porter's diary includes a few notes for each day from 1880 to 1887. Sometimes she just comments on the weather, other times on events and her family.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
Guide to the Sarah Porter Diary

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Marion County
  • Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries
  • Women Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries

Personal Names

  • Porter, Sarah Louise, 1854-1892

Geographical Names

  • Marion County (Or.)

University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011

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