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David Lawson Shirk diary , 1873-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shirk, David Lawson
- Title
- David Lawson Shirk diary
- Dates
- 1873-1920 (inclusive)18731920
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- A 110
- Summary
- David Shirk (1844-1928)was a pioneer and cattle worker. The collections consists of one bound trail diary and an unbound manuscript of David Shirk's autobiography.
- 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
David Shirk (1844-1928) was born in Park County, Indiana. He moved with his parents to Will County, Illinois in 1855. In 1866, he went west to seek his fortune. He traveled overland to Silver City, Idaho, and worked for ranchers in the area, particularly George T. Miller. In addition to the materials in this collection, Shirk kept a diary of his 1871 cattle drive, but it has not survived.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collections consists of one bound trail diary and an unbound manuscript of David Shirk's autobiography. The 1873 diary records Shirk's cattle drive from Texas, April to October. The autobiography, written in 1920, covers the major events of Shirk's career. In 1956, the Champoeg Press, Portland, Oregon published Shirk's autobiography under the title "The Cattle Drives of David Shirk".
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the David Lawson Shirk diary |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade--West (U.S.)
- Frontier and pioneer life
Personal Names
- Shirk, David Lawson
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Manuscripts for publication
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
