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Elijah White bond , 1846 August 13
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- White, Elijah, 1806-1879
- Title
- Elijah White bond
- Dates
- 1846 August 131846-08-131846-08-13
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1846 Aug 13
- Summary
- Elijah White (1806–1879) was a missionary and agent for the United States government in the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a bond issued by White for the sale of two lots to John Shively.
- 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).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Elijah White (1806–1879) was a missionary and agent for the United States government in the Oregon Territory.
John Shively (1804-1894) was a pioneer and early resident of Astoria, Oregon. In 1847, he was appointed postmaster of Astoria by president James K. Polk--the first postmaster west of the Rocky Mountains.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bond describes the sale of two lots by White to John Shively for the sum of two-hundred dollars each. The lots were located in Oregon City and "Robbins Nest" (Linn City).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Elijah White bond |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Contracts for deeds--Oregon Territory
- Indian agents--Oregon
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Real property--Oregon Territory
Personal Names
- Shively, J. M. (John M.)
- White, Elijah, 1806-1879
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Bonds (negotiable instruments)
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
