John R. Williams letters to Lucy Applegate , circa 1840-1910

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Williams, John R. (active 1840-1910)
Title
John R. Williams letters to Lucy Applegate
Dates
circa 1840-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 148
Summary
Lucy Applegate (1830-1910) was the daughter of Charles Applegate and the niece of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail in Oregon. Collection contains five letters that are undated.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Lucy Applegate (1830-1910) was the daughter of Charles Applegate and the niece of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail in Oregon.

John R. Williams was believed to be a dear friend of Lucy Applegate.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains five letters that are undated. The letters are believed to be written by John R. Willams to Lucy although some may be written by Lucy's sister Irene. The letters known to be written by Williams are very affectionate toward Lucy.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life
  • Pioneers--Oregon--Correspondence
  • Women Pioneers--Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Letters (Correspondence)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Applegate, Lucy, 1830-1910 (crp)