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Amelia A. Hadley journal , 1851
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hadley, Amelia A., 1825-1886
- Title
- Amelia A. Hadley journal
- Dates
- 1851 (inclusive)18511851
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 043
- Summary
- The Amelia A. Hadley journal includes entries regarding her 1851 journey from Galesburg, Illinois to Oregon City, Oregon.
- 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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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ameila A. Hadley (1825-1886) was born Amelia Hammond in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1851, she married Samuel B. Hadley of Maine, and together they made a 130 day cross country trek from Illinois to Oregon. (Source: Best of Covered Wagon Women by Kenneth L. Holmes)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Amelia A. Hadley journal includes entries regarding her 1851 journey from Galesburg, Illinois to Oregon City, Oregon. Hadley describes life on the trail including gunshot wounds and trail fever as well as animals encountered along the way.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Amelia A. Hadley Journal |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon--Oregon City
- Women Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Journals (accounts)
- Overland journals
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
