Sam F. Gill diary, 1880-1900

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gill, Sam F.
Title
Sam F. Gill diary
Dates
1880-1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
.08 cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1509
Summary
Diary of Sam F. Gill, 1 vol., 1880-1900, regarding his duties as an engineer on steamboats operating on the Columbia River, with information about personal and family activities.
Repository
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

This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Diary of Sam F. Gill, 1 vol., 1880-1900, regarding his duties as an engineer on steamboats operating on the Columbia River, with information about personal and family activities. Includes photocopies of articles by Gill in "The Bulletin", n.d., adapted from journal entries.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Sam F. Gill diary, Mss 1509, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Janet Binford, May 1986.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Steamboats -- Columbia River -- 19th century.

Family Names

  • Gill, Sam F. -- Diaries.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries. -- aat