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John Smith Griffin papers , 1842 December 26
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Griffin, J. S. (John Smith), 1807-1899
- Title
- John Smith Griffin papers
- Dates
- 1842 December 261842-12-261842-12-26
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1842 Dec 26
- Summary
- John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary. The collection consists of Griffin's record of an interview with fellow missionaries.
- 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
John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary who participated at the Champoeg Meetings that created the Provisional Government of Oregon in 1843.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of Griffin's recording of the minutes of an interview between himself and missionaries Harvey Clark and Alvin T. Smith.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the John Smith Griffin Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Missionaries--Oregon--Interviews
- Pioneers--Oregon--Interviews
- Protestant churches--Missions--Oregon Territory
- Protestant churches--Oregon--Clergy
Personal Names
- Clark, Harvey, 1807-1858
- Griffin, J. S. (John Smith), 1807-1899
- Smith, Alvin Thompson, 1802-1888
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History--Sources
- Oregon Territory--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Interviews
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
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