A.R. Burbank Diaries, 1849-1879

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burbank, A. R., 1817-
Title
A.R. Burbank Diaries
Dates
1849-1879 (inclusive)
Quantity
177 pages
Collection Number
Cage 1700 (collection)
Summary
Two diaries kept while crossing the plains in 1849: typescript, 1849-1879 : by A.R. Burbank (formerly of Montecello, Idaho).
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Languages
English

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Original diary purchased by Library of Congress for two hundred dollars from Fred M. Lockley.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Overland journeys to the Pacific

Personal Names

  • Burbank, A. R., -- 1817-

Geographical Names

  • California -- Emigration and immigration -- Personal narratives
  • Oregon -- Emigration and immigration -- Personal narratives