Archibald Menzies journal, 1790-1794

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Menzies, Archibald, 1754-1842
Title
Archibald Menzies journal
Dates
1790-1794 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cubic feet, (1 record carton; 1 reel microfilm)
Collection Number
Mss 1593
Summary
Photocopy and microfilmed versions of the journal kept by botanist Archibald Menzies during George Vancouver's scientific voyage to the Pacific Northwest.
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photocopy of the journal kept by botanist Archibald Menzies during George Vancouver's scientific voyage to the Pacific Northwest, 580-foot roll, December 1790-February 1794. Also available on microfilm.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Archibald Menzies journal, Mss 1593, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dr. John Steelquist, May 1975.

Location of Originals

Original journal held at the British Museum, London, England.

Preservation Note

Due to preservation needs, researchers are asked to use the microfilmed version of the journal. Contact library staff for assistance.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Botany--Northwest, Pacific
  • Plant collecting--Northwest, Pacific
  • Scientific expeditions--Northwest, Pacific
  • Voyages to the Pacific coast--18th century

Personal Names

  • Menzies, Archibald, 1754-1842--Diaries

Form or Genre Terms

  • diaries