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John Whiteaker papers , 1859-1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whiteaker, John, 1820-1902
- Title
- John Whiteaker papers
- Dates
- 1859-1885 (inclusive)18591885
1859-1862 (bulk)18591862 - Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 folders
- Collection Number
- A 132
- Summary
- John Whiteaker (1820-1902), a Democrat, was Oregon's first state governor from 1859-1862. The collection consists of personal papers and photostats of Whiteaker's journals and scrapbooks.
- 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
John Whiteaker (1820-1902), a Democrat, was Oregon's first state governor, 1859-1862. In private life he was a storekeeper, hence his sobriquet, "Old soap, socks, and pickles."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The photostat journals include autobiographical notes and remarks on the political history of Oregon, 1862-1878; governor's appointment book, 1859-1862; scrapbook of political clippings. Loose papers include a letter of recommendation, 1885, written by Oregon Supreme Court justice W. W. Thayer and a transcription of a personal family history written by Whiteaker. There is also a hand written draft of a piece on house bill 351, concerning proposed Native American Reservations.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the John Whiteaker Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Governors--Oregon
Personal Names
- Whiteaker, John, 1820-1902--Diaries
Family Names
- Whitaker family
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Diaries
- Scrapbooks
- Stats (copies)
