Julius Basinski reminiscences and letters received , 1866-1921

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Basinski, Julius, 1844-1926
Title
Julius Basinski reminiscences and letters received
Dates
1866-1921 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 157
Summary
Julius Basinski (1844 - ) immigrated from Germany in 1866 and travelled west in 1870, first to Montana, and later into Oregon and Washington. The collection (1894-1921) contains reminiscences by Basinski and incoming correspondence.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Julius Basinski (1844 - ) immigrated to New York from Germany in 1866. He travelled west in 1870 and became a merchant in Helena, Montana. He later moved later to Bozeman and Miles City, Montana, and then into Oregon and Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1866-1921) contains reminisces by Basinski and incoming correspondence.

The reminiscences describe his career from 1866 to 1913. Most of the letters received are inquiries from Germany about estate matters.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Montana
  • German Americans--Montana
  • German Americans--New York (State)
  • German Americans--Oregon
  • Merchants--Montana
  • Merchants--Oregon
  • Pioneers--Montana
  • Pioneers--Oregon
  • Pioneers--Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Reminiscences