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William H. Willson deed , 1856 February 6
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willson, William H.
- Title
- William H. Willson deed
- Dates
- 1856 February 61856-02-061856-02-06
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1856 Feb 6
- Summary
- William H. Willson (1805-1856) was a doctor and preacher in the Oregon Territory and is remembered as the "founder of Salem." The collection consists of a single, 1 paged warranty deed of various pieces of land in the Oregon Territory written by William H. Willson to A. Kitelinger in the presence of H. Holden and C. N. Terry.
- 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
William Holden Willson was born in New Hampshire April 14, 1805 and died in April of 1856. In 1837, he traveled west as a missionary. During this time, Willson acquired an informal medical education from Dr. Elijah White, and began a long career as an unlicensed doctor and pharmacist. Dr. Willson was also a licensed preacher who traveled widely in the Oregon Territory. He took part in many civic activities such as serving as the first treasurer of Oregon and serving on the board of the Oregon Institute.
Source: http://www.salemhistory.net/people/william_willson.htm
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a single, 1 paged warranty deed for various pieces of land in the Oregon Territory written by William H. Willson to A. Kitelinger in the presence of H. Holden and C. N. Terry.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the William H. Willson Deed |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory
Form or Genre Terms
- Deeds
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
