Frank Bowman diary, 1844-1872

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bowman, Frank, 1829-1906
Title
Frank Bowman diary
Dates
1844-1872 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 1491
Summary
Photocopy manuscript diary, 1844-1872, concerning overland journey in 1850; naming and settlement of Colfax, Washington; and relations with Indians, especially the Nez Percé.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photocopy manuscript diary, 31 pages, 1844-1872, concerning overland journey in 1850; naming and settlement of Colfax, Washington; relations with Indians, especially the Nez Percé; and miscellaneous details of pioneer life.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Frank Bowman diary, Mss 1491, 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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Mildred Hoover, March 1975.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Northwest, Pacific
  • Nez Percé Indians
  • Overland journeys to the Pacific
  • Whites--Relations with Indians

Personal Names

  • Bowman, Frank, 1829-1906

Geographical Names

  • Colfax (Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • diaries