Albert Augustine papers, 1847-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Augustine, Albert
- Title
- Albert Augustine papers
- Dates
- 1847-1971 (inclusive)18471971
- Quantity
- .25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 532
- Summary
- Albert Augustine grew up in Iowa and traveled by wagon across the plains to California. This collection contains a journal from his journey across the plains in 1855 as well as land grant deeds belonging to himself and his family.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Albert was born on June 15, 1824 in Stuttgart, Germany as the fourth child in a family of ten. His siblings included Michael, David, John, Godfrey, Martha, Martin, Hannah, Tobias, and Nancy. He grew up in Dutchcreek, Iowa but he moved around a lot after he married Dorothy Myers (or Mieir) on January 3, 1847. They first went to California, traveling by wagon across the plains. Then they moved back to Iowa, residing in the town of Oskaloosa. After that there was a second trip to California, this time joined by his brother Tobias. They moved back to Iowa a while, then to Missouri, and finally to Rose Hill, Iowa where Albert and his wife eventually died. Albert died on April 23, 1896 at the age of 71 and Dorothy died on June 19, 1904 at the age of 78. They had six children including Mary, Daniel, Joshua, Michael, John, and Dora.
Content Description
This collection contains a journal, typed accounts, and land grants related to Albert Augustine. The journal is an account of Albert Augustine's wagon train journey across the U.S. in 1855 that was written by Loring Samuel Comstock. There were two copies made of the journal, one originally owned by L. J. Augustine, the other by Mrs. Genevieve Hazard. A typed transcript was made for each copy of the journal and both are included in this collection. The transcript made from the copy owned by L. J. Augustine is titled Wagon Train Log Book with a biographical note about the Augustine family at the end. The other transcript is titled A Journal of Travels Across the Plains in the Year 1855, and has papers with additional information provided by Dorothy Gahring Clark. The bulk of the collection is comprised of land grants owned by Augustine and Mieirs dating from 1847 to 1855. The most interesting part of the collection is the journal.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Albert Augustine papers must be obtained from the Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Albert Augustine papers USU_COLL MSS 532. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 532, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
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Albert Augustine's journal and papers, 1855-1971
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Description: Item 1: Albert Augustine's journal, written by Loring Samuel ComstockDates: 1855Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Item 2: L. J. Augustine typed journal transcript
Also includes a history of the Augustine family, written by an unknown family member in 1920.
Dates: 1855-1920Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Item 3: Genevieve Hazard typed journal transcript
Also includes an introduction and notes written by Dorothy Clark, a biography of Loring Samuel Comstock, a letter from Genevieve Hazard to Dorothy Clark in 1971, and a typed sequel to the wagon train journal written in 1858.
Dates: 1855-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Land Grant Deeds, 1847-1905
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Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by Albert Augustine
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Description: Item 1: List of Augustine-Mieir papersDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 2: Paper listing Albert Augustine's dealings with William MieirDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 3: Paper stating Michael Augustine and Hannah Augustine's deaths.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 4: Deed from William Mieir to Albert AugustineDates: 1852Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 5: Deed from William Mieir to Albert AugustineDates: 1853Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 6: Sale of land from Albert Augustine to Henry BlackbourneDates: 1855Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 7: Mortgage bond for Albert AugustineDates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 8: Mortgage for Albert AugustineDates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 9: Sale of land from Michael Augustine to E. J. ClarksonDates: 1885Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 10: Rental agreement made by Dora AugustineDates: 1905Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by William Mieir
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Description: Item 1: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1847Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 2: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1847Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 3: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1847Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 4: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1849Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 5: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1850Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 6: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1850Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 7: Land grant from U.S. government to William MieirDates: 1852Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 8: Deed from Henry Prine to William MieirDates: 1853Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 9: Sale of land from Charles Troy to William MieirDates: 1853Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 10: Guardians' Commission of H. Prine to William MieirDates: 1860Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 11: Warrantee deed from Sophia Mieir to Henry PrineDates: 1863Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 12: Claims list for H. PrineDates: 1866Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Land grant deeds for land in Iowa owned by Francis D. Mieir
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Description: Item 1: Deed of conveyance of land from Francis Mieir to Harriet Cruzen and Eliza MieirDates: 1860Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 2: Deed from William Mieir to Francis MieirDates: 1860Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 3: Business transfer to Francis MieirDates: 1866Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 4: Deed from William Mieir to Francis Mieir, the guardian of William A. MieirDates: 1867Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 5: Lease agreement between Henry Prine and Francis MieirDates: 1873Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 6: Article between Henry Prine and Francis MieirDates: 1873Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 7: Sale of land from Henry Prine to Francis MieirDates: 1875Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 8: Loan to Francis MieirDates: 1876Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 9: Abstract of Title for Francis MieirDates: 1876Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 10: Mortgage deed for Francis MieirDates: 1876Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 11: Mortgage deed for Francis MieirDates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 12: Warranty deed for Francis MieirDates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 13: Quit Claim Deed for Francis MieirDates: 1882Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 14: Satisfaction of Mortgage for Francis MieirDates: 1883Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--West(U.S.)
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.)--Description and travel.
