Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal , 1852

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rudd, Lydia A. (Lydia Allen)
Title
Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal
Dates
1852 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (2 containers)  :  2 folders
Collection Number
A 107
Summary
Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd traveled overland from Missouri to Oregon in 1852; Notes by the Wayside En Route to Oregon is her journal from May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852.
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
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd was a pioneer who traveled overland from Missouri to Oregon in 1852.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal of her overland journey to Oregon, entitled Notes by the Wayside En Route to Oregon, which is dated May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon National Historic Trail
  • Overland journeys to the Pacific
  • Women Pioneers--Oregon National Historic Trail--Diaries

Personal Names

  • Rudd, Lydia A. (Lydia Allen)

Geographical Names

  • Oregon National Historic Trail

Form or Genre Terms

  • Overland journals