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J. Neilson Barry papers, 1803-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961
- Title
- J. Neilson Barry papers
- Dates
- 1803-1960 (inclusive)18031960
- Quantity
- .28 cubic foot plus circa 50 items
- Collection Number
- 4186
- Summary
- Correspondence, maps and expeditions of an amateur historian/geographer who researched the Pacific Northwest
- 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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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mr. Barry was an amateur historian/geographer who researched the Pacific Northwest.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4186-001: J. Neilson Barry papers, 1803-1954Return to Top
Scope and Content: Maps (1803-1806, 1814), correspondence (1943, 1945, 1954) regarding Lewis and Clark expeditions, 1803-1806; John Colter's explorations, 1814.
Correspondence, especially with Oregon State Library, documents his research of Pacific Northwest exploration and history.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Mr. Barry, 1/1/1943.
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Accession No. 4186-002: J. Neilson Barry papers, 1832-1960Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, including hand-drawn maps; ca. 1932-1960. The correspondence, especially with Oregon State Library, documents his research of Pacific Northwest exploration and history. Maps are primarily of the Oregon Counties of Tillamook and Clatsop, dated 1832, and 1851-1858.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Oregon State Library, 5/20/1991.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961--Archives
- Clark, William, 1770-1838
- Colter, John, 1775-1813
- Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809
Geographical Names
- Oregon--History
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Oregon State Library
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
