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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)18661921
- 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
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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
- 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
