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Joseph Thomas Donaldson papers , 1864-1897
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donaldson, Joseph Thomas, 1848-
- Title
- Joseph Thomas Donaldson papers
- Dates
- 1864-1897 (inclusive)18641897
- Quantity
- 0.3 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 folders
- Collection Number
- A 028
- Summary
- Joseph Thomas Donaldson was a hop grower in Springfield and Thurston, Oregon. Papers include financial documents such as contracts, sales receipts, accounting records and a certificate of weight. His papers mostly consist of handwritten incoming correspondences to James Donaldson and his family.
- 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
Joseph Thomas Donaldson was a hop grower in Springfield and Thurston, Oregon. He married Elizabeth Caruthers and they had three sons.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers include financial documents such as contracts, sales receipts, accounting records and a certificate of weight. His papers mostly consist of handwritten incoming correspondences to Joseph Donaldson and his family from Arkansas and Texas. Letters range from 1864-1897.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James T. Donaldson Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--Oregon
- Hops
Geographical Names
- Springfield (Or.)
- Thurston (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Architectural drawings
- Correspondence
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
