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James Willis Nesmith correspondence , 1867-1874
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
- Title
- James Willis Nesmith correspondence
- Dates
- 1867-1874 (inclusive)18671874
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- SFM 186
- Summary
- James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative for Oregon between 1861-1875. This collection consists of correspondence.
- 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
James Willis Nesmith was the second U.S. Senator elected from Oregon, serving 1861-1867. He was also elected to the U.S. Congress in 1873 and served until 1875. He served both houses of the legislature as a Democrat.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains two letters written by James Willis Nesmith. The letter dated May 12, 1874, to Constituent John S. Cocke concerns swamplands in Oregon. The second letter dated October 27, 1867, to Senator Benjamin Stark concerns the appointment of a minister to Mexico. Both letters include transcriptions.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Willis Nesmith Correspondence |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Diplomatic and consular service, American--Mexico
Personal Names
- Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Cocke, John S.--Correspondence (crp)
- Stark, Benjamin, 1820-1898--Correspondence (crp)
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet
2011
