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William Howard diary , April 1862-September 1862
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Howard, Wm. (William), 1831-1862
- Title
- William Howard diary
- Dates
- April 1862-September 1862 (inclusive)18621862
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 056
- Summary
- William Howard travelled from Clackamas County to the minefields of eastern Oregon to dig for gold with his brother Charles. The collection consists of a single diary detailing his journey and early mining experiences.
- 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 production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
With his brother Charles, William Howard located diggings on Granite Creek in the Powder River Valley of eastern Oregon. He was killed in a mining accident at Granite Creek September 7, 1862.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Howard's diary chronicles the rigors of his journey from Clackamas County to the gold fields of eastern Oregon, as well as his early experiences mining for gold. He also made note of the weather for each day of his trip. There is an abbreviated ledger of Howard's debts and expenses incured on the trip at the end of the diary.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the William Howard Diary |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold miners--Oregon--Diaries
- Gold mines and mining--Oregon--Granite Creek (Grant County)
Personal Names
- Howard, Wm. (William), 1831-1862
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Climate--History--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Diaries
