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Melville T. Wire diaries , 1894-1897
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wire, Melville T., 1877-
- Title
- Melville T. Wire diaries
- Dates
- 1894-1897 (inclusive)18941897
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 136
- Summary
- Melville Wire was the son of a Methodist minister from Mt. Tabor (Portland), Oregon, and was a student at the University of Oregon from 1895-1896, and Albany College in 1897. The collection (1894-1897) consists of diaries.
- 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
Melville Wire was the son of a Methodist minister from Mt. Tabor (Portland), Oregon. He was a student at the University of Oregon from 1895-1896, and also attended Albany College in 1897.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1894-1897) consists of five diaries.
Many diary entries describe hunting and fishing expeditions in the Cascade Mountains. There are pencil sketches and drawings on some of the pages.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Melville T. Wire Diaries |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students--Oregon--Eugene
Personal Names
- Wire, Melville T., 1877-
- Wire, Melville T., 1877-
Geographical Names
- Cascade Range--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Drawings
- Sketches
