Benjamin Adair Account Book, 1831-1833

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Adair, Benjamin
Title
Benjamin Adair Account Book
Dates
1831-1833 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 casebound journal 10 x 16 cm
Collection Number
OLPb046ADA
Summary
The account book of Benjamin Adair documenting his travels in Ireland, England, New York, Quebec, Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, and Missouri from 1831-1833.
Repository
Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives

Aubrey R. Watzek Library
615 S. Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR
97219
Telephone: 5037687758
Fax: 5037687282
archives@lclark.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

In 1831 Benjamin Adair purchased this account book in New Orleans. During the year of 1831 Adair traveled extensively in the United States and Canada. In 1832 and 1833 he traveled across the Atlantic to Ireland and England. The journal documents his income and daily expenses during these travels.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

1 bound account book.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The Benjamin Adair Account Book (OLPb046ADA), Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

Special Collections

Acquisition Information

Purchased by Lewis & Clark College in 2010.

Processing Note

Processed in 2010.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Adair, Benjamin--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Missouri River
  • New Orleans (La.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Account books