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James Henry Bascom Royal papers , 1849-1855
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Royal, James Henry Bascom
- Title
- James Henry Bascom Royal papers
- Dates
- 1849-1855 (inclusive)18491855
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 106
- Summary
- The James Henry Bascom Royal papers include a journal of an overland trip from Illinois to Oregon, June 5, 1853-October 27, 1853; diaries, June 17, 1849-February 24, 1853 and December 19, 1853-July 4, 1855; and two letters from James H. Wilbur.
- 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 encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
James Henry Bascom Royal crossed the plains from Illinois to Oregon in 1853, and taught at Umpqua Academy, 1854-1855.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of a typed and photostat copy of Royal's diary and journal, and two letters from James H. Wilbur.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the James Henry Bascom Royal papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- Royal, James Henry Bascom
- Royal, James Henry Bascom
- Wilbur, James Harvey, 1811-1887
Corporate Names
- Umpqua Academy (Wilbur, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Overland journals
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