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James Willis Nesmith account book , 1867-1871
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
- Title
- James Willis Nesmith account book
- Dates
- 1867-1871 (inclusive)18671871
- Quantity
- 0.15 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 087
- Summary
- James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative of Oregon, between 1861-1875. The collection consists of an account book.
- 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 US Senator elected from Oregon, serving from 1861 to 1867. He was also elected to the US Congress in 1873, and served until 1875. He served both houses of the legislature as a Democrat.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of an account book by James Willis Nesmith that lists income, expenses, wages, prices, and inventory of Nesmith's farm operations near Rickreall, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Willis Nesmith Account Book |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--Economic aspects--Oregon--19th century
- Agriculture--Oregon
- Farm management--Oregon--Polk County
Geographical Names
- Polk County (Or.)
- Rickreall (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Inventories
- Ledgers (account books)
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet
2011
