Fort Hoskins Army Post records , 1856-1865

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fort Hoskins (Or.)
Title
Fort Hoskins Army Post records
Dates
1856-1865 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (4 containers)
Collection Number
Bx 087
Summary
Fort Hoskins was established in 1856 on the Luckiamute River in Benton County, Oregon to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation. The collection includes post orders, letters books, and records of the proceedings of the Councils of Administration.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Fort Hoskins was established in 1856 on the Luckiamute River in Benton County, Oregon to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes post orders, letters books, and records of the proceedings of the Councils of Administration.

The post orders are arranged chronologically in one volume dating 1856-1865.

The letter books include transcribed letters chronologically arranged dating from 1860-1865.

The proceedings of the Councils of administrations are also dated 1856-1865.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Military administration--Oregon
  • Pioneers--Oregon

Corporate Names

  • Fort Hoskins (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters (Correspondence)
  • Military records