Josiah Osborne Papers, 1848

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Osborne, Josiah
Title
Josiah Osborne Papers
Dates
1848 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 v.
Collection Number
SPC 997-0468 (collection)
Summary
The Josiah Osborne Papers consists of a transcription of an 1848 letter describing the Whitman massacre and Osborne's escape from it.
Repository
Eastern Washington University
Archives & Special Collections
Eastern Washington University Libraries
320 Media Lane - 100 LIB
Cheney, WA
99004-2453
Telephone: 5093592475
archives@ewu.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Transcription of an 1848 letter describing the Whitman massacre and his escape from it. Part of Kingston Northwest History Collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Use of this collection is subject to the rules concerning access to archival and manuscript collections at Eastern Washington University. For more information, see: http://www.ewu.edu/Library/Services/Archives.xml

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. For more information or permission to publish, contact Eastern Washington University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections at (509) 359-2475, or archives@ewu.edu.

Preferred Citation

Josiah Osborne Papers; SPC 997-0468; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

1997

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indians--Wars
  • Pioneers--Washington (State)
  • Whitman Massacre, 1847

Personal Names

  • Osborne, Josiah