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Justus Steinberger papers , 1852-1870
Overview of the Collection
- Crp
- Steinberger, Justus, 1825-1870; Ainsworth, J. C. (John Commingers), 1822-1893; Harding, Benjamin Franklin, 1823-1899; Wright, George, 1803-1865; Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893
- Title
- Justus Steinberger papers
- Dates
- 1852-1870 (inclusive)18521870
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- A 118
- Summary
- Steinberger was an Army officer in command of the District of Oregon in 1862. Most of the correspondence concerns military matters in Oregon and Washington, 1862-1865, with political and personal overtones.
- 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 & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Justus Steinberger (1825-1870) was an Army officer. He was in command of the District of Oregon in 1862. In 1853 he purchased the express business of Newell & Co., and formed the Oregon Express, associated with Adams & Co.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of letters and financial documents. The letters are from Rufus Ingalls, George Wright, Benjamin F. Harding, and John C. Ainsworth. Most of the correspondence concerns military matters in Oregon and Washington, 1862-1865, with political and personal overtones. The documents, most of them dated 1853, concern Steinberger's business relations with the Adams Express Co. In 1853 Steinberger purchased the express business of Newell & Company, and formed the Oregon Express, associated with Adams & Company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Justus Steinberger Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon Territory
- Communications, Military
- Military planning--Oregon
- Military planning--Washington
Corporate Names
- Adams Express Company
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Financial records
- Letters (Correspondence)
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
c2011
