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Pringle Family Collection, 1817-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Pringle Family Collection
- Dates
- 1817-1990 (inclusive)18171990
- Quantity
- 0.8 cubic feet, (2 boxes (1 document box and 1 flat box))
- Collection Number
- MS.14
- Summary
- Collection consists of drawings and diaries (both originals and transcripts) and correspondence pertaining to Virgil K. Pringle, Pherne Brown Pringle, and various other family members.
- Repository
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Pacific University, Archives
Pacific University Archives
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR
97116
Telephone: 5033521400
archives@pacificu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The original diaries and drawings are in fragile condition; researchers will initially be referred to the transcripts and photocopies.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Virgil Kellogg Pringle and Pherne Brown emigrated to Oregon from Missouri in 1846. Pherne was a daughter of Tabitha Brown, one of the founders of Pacific University.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of original drawings (and reproductions), by Pherne Brown Pringle, in a scrapbook and also loose pages; two diaries kept by Virgil Kellog Pringle (1846 and 1852-1856; originals and typescripts); and family correspondence (original and typescripts). Also includes correspondence with Pacific University officials with various family members.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item identification], Pringle Famlily Collection, Pacific University Archives, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Restrictions on Use
Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland Trails--Description and travel
Personal Names
- Pringle, Pherne Brown
- Pringle, Virgil K.
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries