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Jasper W. Johnson papers, 1900-1911
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Johnson, Jasper W
- Title
- Jasper W. Johnson papers
- Dates
- 1900-1911 (inclusive)19001911
- Quantity
- .03 cubic foot (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 4997 (Accession No. 4997-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a pacific northwest pioneer
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jasper W. Johnson was an early pioneer in the Northwest. Born in Indiana on October 31, 1837, he was one of several sons born to the Reverend William Johnson. In 1846, he emigrated with his family to Oregon before it was a territory of the United States and then eventually settled in an area east of Portland. In 1857, he was admitted to the Oregon Bar and in 1858 he moved to Seattle where he was elected Auditor of King County and later Adjutant General of the Territory. In this latter capacity, he was influential in a number of Territorial events, including the Pig War on the San Juan Islands.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Manuscript (handwritten), ca 1900; typewritten transcript of manuscript; photograph of Johnson and his wife, ca 1911.
The accession provides information about the time period between 1803 and 1876.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Johnson, Jasper W.--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
