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William P. Bryant papers, 1839-1853
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bryant, William P., 1806-1860
- Title
- William P. Bryant papers
- Dates
- 1839-1853 (inclusive)18391853
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box; 1 reel microfilm)
- Collection Number
- Mss 823
- Summary
- Collection includes typescript and photocopied manuscript letters to William P. Bryant, travel documents, and papers relating to his appointment as the first chief justice in the Oregon Territory; microfilm of the same materials, with additional correspondence and documents; biographical information; and original documents.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Judge William P. Bryant was appointed the first chief justice of the Oregon Territory by President James K. Polk in 1848, and served until 1850, when he resigned.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes typescript and photocopied manuscript letters to William P. Bryant, travel documents, and papers relating to his appointment as the first chief justice in the Oregon Territory, 1839-1853, based on originals that David A. Maxwell loaned to the Oregon Historical Society in 1970, and microfilm of the same with additional correspondence and documents. Also included are a photostat biographical article of and typed biographical information about Bryant, and original documents, including a manuscript letter by G. W. Hawkins, Fort Hall, 1 page, September 4, 1849, removing power of attorney from A. L. Lovejoy and granting it to Bryant.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William P. Bryant papers, Mss 823, Oregon Historical Society.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Judges--Oregon Territory
Personal Names
- Bryant, William P., 1806-1860
- Bryant, William P., 1806-1860--Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- visas
