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Jonathan Carver diary of his travels, 1766-1767
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Carver, Jonathan, 1710-1780
- Title
- Jonathan Carver diary of his travels
- Dates
- 1766-1767 (inclusive)17661767
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box and 1 reel microfilm)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1011
- Summary
- Photostat manuscript, "Journals of the Travels of John Carver," recounting an English soldier's explorations of the areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota from 1766 to 1768, with observations on Native Americans living in those areas.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jonathan Carver (1710-1780) was an English soldier who traveled across Wisconsin into Minnesota and back across Lake Superior in 1766-1768 in order to examine the frontier recently won from the French.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photostat manuscript, "Journals of the Travels of John Carver," recounting Carver's explorations of the areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota, with observations on Native Americans living in those areas.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Manuscript also available on microfilm.
Preferred Citation
Jonathan Carver diary of his travels, Mss 1011, 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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Explorers--Great Britain--Diaries
- Indians of North America--Great Lakes Region (North America)
Personal Names
- Carver, Jonathan, 1710-1780
Geographical Names
- Minnesota--Discovery and exploration
- Wisconsin--Discovery and exploration
Form or Genre Terms
- diaries
