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John Applegate letter , 1865 May 7
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Applegate, John, 1842-1912
- Title
- John Applegate letter
- Dates
- 1865 May 71865-05-071865-05-07
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1865 May 7
- Summary
- John Applegate (1842-1912) was the son of Charles and Melinda Applegate and the nephew of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail in Oregon. Collection contains a single letter (one copy of the original, and one transcribed version) written from John to his mother on May 7, 1865.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John Applegate (1842-1912) was the son of Charles and Melinda Applegate and the nephew of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail in Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains a single letter (one copy of the original, and one transcribed version) written from John to his mother, Melinda Applegate, on May 7, 1865. Letter discusses his life as a private in the Oregon Volunteers Army.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the John Applegate letter |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon--Douglas County
- Soldiers--Oregon--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Militia. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (Correspondence)
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
