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Moses Allen Williams diary and records , 1852-1897
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williams, Moses Allen
- Title
- Moses Allen Williams diary and records
- Dates
- 1852-1897 (inclusive)18521897
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 099
- Summary
- Williams was a Presbyterian minister. Collections includes the diary and records of WIlliams in seventeen volumes. Volume one -thirteen (diary) was written chronologically from 1852-1894. Volumes fourteen and fifteen include records and his account book. Volume sixteen and seventeen contain his cash book and other records. Volume eighteen incudes his last will and testament.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Moses Allen Williams (1811-1897) was a Presbyterian minister serving the community in Southern Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes the diary and records of Williams in seventeen volumes. Volumes 1-13 (diaries) were written chronologically from 1852-1894. Volumes 14 and 15 include records and his account book. Volume 16 and 17 contain his cash book and other records. Volume 18 incudes his last will and testament.
The volumes includes documentation of marriages (1849-1897), baptisms (1852-1896), memberships (1849-1891), funerals (1859-1895), and church administration performed by Reverend Williams in Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Presbyterian Church--Clergy
- Presbyterian Church--Oregon
- Presbyterian Church--Pennsylvania
Personal Names
- Williams, Moses Allen
Form or Genre Terms
- Church records
- Membership lists
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
