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William Hobson letters, 1848-1896
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hobson, William, 1797-1879
- Title
- William Hobson letters
- Dates
- 1848-1896 (inclusive)18481896
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folderĀ in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2232
- Summary
- Collection includes manuscript letters, 1848-1875, from William Hobson to relatives in England regarding life in Clatsop County, Oregon; and an incomplete manuscript biographical sketch, September 8, 1896, of John Hobson, son of William.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes manuscript letters, 1848-1875, from William Hobson to relatives in England regarding life in Clatsop County, Oregon; and an incomplete manuscript biographical sketch, September 8, 1896, of John Hobson, son of William. Also included is a letter of transmittal.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Astoria Public Library, Astoria, Oregon.
Preferred Citation
William Hobson letters, Mss 2232, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Hobson, John, 1824-1896
- Hobson, William, 1797-1879--Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Clatsop County (Or.)--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- biographies (literary works)
- correspondence