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George C. Blankenship papers, 1854-1883
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blankenship, George C
- Title
- George C. Blankenship papers
- Dates
- 1854-1883 (inclusive)18541883
- Quantity
- 4 items
- Collection Number
- 2398
- Summary
- Papers of a pioneer from Olympia, Washington
- 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
George Blankenship was an Olympia pioneer who participated in a campaign during the Indian wars in 1855 and helped build a trail beyond Longmire along Nisqually River in 1865. For more information see reminiscence of his companion, D.C. Betty, during the Indian Wars in Blankenship's early history of Thurston County, Washington, 1914, P. 85-88.
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. 2398-001: George C. Blankenship diary and promisory note, 1855-1883Return to Top
Scope and Content: Diary 1855-1865; promisory note 1883.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Purchased from Browsers Book Shop, 3/4/1975.
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George C. Blankenship diary and promisory note |
Accession No. 2398-002: George C. Blankenship letters, 1854-1856Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letters to Blankenship.
F: Unidentified, incomplete, 1856. Washington Territory Volunteers Quartermaster and Commanding General, 1854, [Miller, Wm. Winlock?]
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 Mrs. H.V. Abel, 7/23/1963.
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George C. Blankenship letters |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State)--Olympia
- Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State)--Thurston County
- Indians of North America--Wars--1815-1875
- Indians of North America--Wars--Washington (State)--Olympia
- Indians of North America--Wars--Washington (State)--Thurston County
Personal Names
- Blankenship, George C.--Archives
Geographical Names
- Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
