Narcissa Prentiss Whitman Diary (Typewritten Transcription), 1836 July 18-1836 October 24

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847.
Title
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman Diary (Typewritten Transcription)
Dates
1836 July 18-1836 October 24 (inclusive)
Quantity
50 leaves ;28 cm.
Collection Number
Cage 4965 (collection)
Summary
Typewritten transcription of Narcissa Prentiss Whitman's diary entries covering the period July 18 to Oct. 24, 1836.
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

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Typewritten transcription of Narcissa Prentiss Whitman's diary entries covering the period July 18 to Oct. 24, 1836. Transcription of a series of articles published in the Chronicle-express (Penn Yan, N.Y.), beginning Jan. 8, 1931.

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Subject Terms

  • Overland journeys to the Pacific.
  • Women missionaries -- Northwest, Pacific -- Diaries.
  • Women pioneers -- Northwest, Pacific -- Diaries.

Personal Names

  • Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847 -- Diaries.

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific -- Description and travel.
  • Oregon National Historic Trail.