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J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855 , 1863
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sutton, J. M., active 1863
- Title
- J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855
- Dates
- 1863 (inclusive)18511863
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CB Su87
- Summary
- J.M. Sutton enquired, gathered information, and wrote an account of Rogue River Indian War of 1855; it is only known that he wrote the account, not that he participated in the war. The collection (1863) contains Sutton's account of the war, and a letter from Sutton, addressed to "Sir," explaining that he had "gleaned" his account from "enquires made."
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Sutton's account of the war is hand-written, as is his letter. He wrote his account in 1863.
Sutton was located in Ft. Vancouver, Washington Territory when he wrote the letter to "Sir."
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County)
- Rogue River Indian War, 1855-1856
Personal Names
- Sutton, J. M., active 1863
- Sutton, J. M., active 1863
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
- Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County, Or.)--History--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts (document genre)
- Reminiscences
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