Papers relating to the Bristow family , 19--

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bristow family
Title
Papers relating to the Bristow family
Dates
19-- (inclusive)
Quantity
0.05 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
SFM 115
Summary
Reminiscences, excerpts from letters and diaries, and newspaper clippings relating to the Bristow family. Includes fragmentary historical sketch of the family; typed account of Elijah Lafayette Bristow's family's journey from Illinois to Oregon in 1848 wr.
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

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Lane County, Or., pioneers. Elijah Bristow was the first settler in Lane County.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Reminiscences, excerpts from letters and diaries, and newspaper clippings relating to the Bristow family. Includes fragmentary historical sketch of the family; typed account of Elijah Lafayette Bristow's family's journey from Illinois to Oregon in 1848 wr.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Lane County
  • Overland journeys to the Pacific

Personal Names

  • Bristow, E. Lafayette, 1832-1887
  • Perkins, Lillias L.
  • Rigdon, Zilphia Bristow, 1834-1903
  • Todd, Delilah Bristow, -1949
  • Todd, E. B. (Elba Brestan), 1885-1958

Geographical Names

  • Lane County (Or.)--History