Pringle Family Collection, 1817-1990

Overview of the Collection

Title
Pringle Family Collection
Dates
1817-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.8 cubic feet, (2 boxes (1 document box and 1 flat box))
Collection Number
MS.14
Summary
Collection consists of drawings and diaries (both originals and transcripts) and correspondence pertaining to Virgil K. Pringle, Pherne Brown Pringle, and various other family members.
Repository
Pacific University, Archives
Pacific University Archives
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR
97116
Telephone: 5033521400
archives@pacificu.edu
Access Restrictions

The original diaries and drawings are in fragile condition; researchers will initially be referred to the transcripts and photocopies.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Virgil Kellogg Pringle and Pherne Brown emigrated to Oregon from Missouri in 1846. Pherne was a daughter of Tabitha Brown, one of the founders of Pacific University.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of original drawings (and reproductions), by Pherne Brown Pringle, in a scrapbook and also loose pages; two diaries kept by Virgil Kellog Pringle (1846 and 1852-1856; originals and typescripts); and family correspondence (original and typescripts). Also includes correspondence with Pacific University officials with various family members.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Pringle Famlily Collection, Pacific University Archives, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Restrictions on Use

Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Future Additions

No accruals are expected.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Overland Trails--Description and travel

Personal Names

  • Pringle, Pherne Brown
  • Pringle, Virgil K.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Diaries