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V. Williams journal , 1853
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williams, V. A.
- Title
- V. Williams journal
- Dates
- 1853 (inclusive)18531853
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
- Collection Number
- A 134
- Summary
- V. Williams was a pioneer who took the California road to Oregon. Journal documents the journey from Iowa to Klamath Lake, 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
V. A. Williams was a pioneer who took the California road to Oregon rather than the Ft. Hall route. He went down the Humboldt River, and crossed to the Rogue River country via the Lawson cutoff.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
V. Williams journal of an overland trip from Iowa to Klamath Lake, southern Oregon, April 1 to September 20, 1853.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the V. Williams Journal |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Williams, V. A.
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
- Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County, Or.)--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Journals (accounts)
Occupations
- Pioneers
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
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