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George Allingham letter to William Allingham , 1852 March 28
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allingham, George, -1873
- Title
- George Allingham letter to William Allingham
- Dates
- 1852 March 281852-03-281852-03-28
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 Mar 28
- Summary
- George Allingham ( d.1873) was a resident of Warren County, Illinois, whose son, William, emigrated to Oregon in 1850. The collection consists of a photostat copy of a letter from the elder Allingham to his son.
- 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
George Allingham ( d. 1873) was a resident of Warren County, Illinois. His son, William Allingham (1826-1906) emigrated to Oregon in 1850, followed in 1852 by his brother David.
Source: http://www.oregonpioneers.com/1850.htm
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a photostat copy of a letter from the elder Allingham to his son, William M. Allingham of Marysville, Oregon Territory. Allingham names various families getting ready to emigrate to Oregon, and ponders the possibility for himself.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Illinois
- Pioneers--Oregon--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Allingham, George, -1873
- Allingham, William, 1826-1906
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
- Warren County (Ill.)--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
