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Justin Chenoweth and Chenoweth family papers , 1832-1896
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chenoweth, Justin, 1825-1898
- Title
- Justin Chenoweth and Chenoweth family papers
- Dates
- 1832-1896 (inclusive)18321896
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 123
- Summary
- Justin Chenoweth (1829-1898) was an Oregon pioneer and surveyor. Collection includes two containers of family letters, poems, important documents, Chenoweth's diary, and biographical and genealogical material.
- 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
Justin Chenoweth (1825-1898) was born in Clark County, Illinois, and came to California via Panama in 1849. He left California after a very short time, and came to Oregon, arriving with the U. S. Mounted Rifles in 1849. Over his life, he worked as a surveyor, mail carrier, and justice of the peace and settled on a claim west of The Dalles.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collections includes two containers of family letters, poems, important documents, Chenoweth's diary, and biographical and genealogical material.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Pioneers--California
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory
- Surveyors--Oregon
Personal Names
- Chenoweth, Justin, 1825-1898
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Genealogies (histories)
- Letters (Correspondence)
- Poems
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
