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David S. Hoyt journal, 1853
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoyt, David S.
- Title
- David S. Hoyt journal
- Dates
- 185318531853
- Quantity
- 0.12 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2865
- Summary
- Entries in a journal begun by David S. Hoyt to record "observations on an expedition through Oregon and Washington territories and the Rocky Mountains for the exploration of the Northern Route for the Pacific Rail Road in the Summer and Autumn of 1853." The journal consists only of several pages of entries dated from June 22, 1853, to June 27, 1853. The entries describe Hoyt's journey by ship from San Francisco, California, up the Pacific Coast and the Columbia River to Vancouver, Washington.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Entries in a journal begun by David S. Hoyt to record "observations on an expedition through Oregon and Washington territories and the Rocky Mountains for the exploration of the Northern Route for the Pacific Rail Road in the Summer and Autumn of 1853." The journal consists only of several pages of entries dated from June 22, 1853, to June 27, 1853; the remainder of the book is blank. The entries describe Hoyt's journey by ship from San Francisco, California, up the Pacific Coast and the Columbia River to Vancouver, Washington. They describe his impressions of the landscape and settlements on the trip, including Astoria, Oregon, and Fort Vancouver.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
David S. Hoyt journal, Mss 2865, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Voyages and travels
Personal Names
- Hoyt, David S.--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Columbia River--Description and travel
- Vancouver Barracks (Wash.)--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- diaries
