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Jonathan Pratt Papers, 1818-1861
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pratt, Jonathan, 1801-1880
- Title
- Jonathan Pratt Papers
- Dates
- 1818-1861 (inclusive)18181861
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 4004 (collection)
- Summary
- Correspondence and other papers of New York physician, Jonathan Pratt, and other members of the Pratt family.
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jonathan Pratt, 1801-1861, was a Physician, born in Rushville, New York. He was friends with the missionaries, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence and other papers of New York physician, Jonathan Pratt, and other members of the Pratt family.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Jonathan Pratt Papers, 1818-1861 (Cage 4004)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
Clifford Drury acquired these papers in May 1936, from the home of Jonathan Pratt's son, Carlton, in Rushville, New York.
Acquisition Information
Clifford Drury gifted the papers to the Washington State University Libraries between 1940 and 1961 (MS 1983-42).
Separated Materials
The papers of Jonathan Pratt were recieved by the WSU Libraries with the Marcus and Narcissa Whitman Papers, 1823-1961 (Cage 142). The Pratt material relating to Marcus Whitman were retained in that collection.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | Jonathan Pratt, Rule for finding the dominical letter. | 1818 |
| 1 | 2 | Jonathan Pratt, letter, Rushell, [Rushville] to Jonathan Pratt. | October 3, 1822 |
| 1 | 3 | County Clerk, Ontario County, Statement that Jonathan Pratt has a medical diploma on file. | March 24, 1829 |
| 1 | 4 | A. P. Brown, letter, Cicero, to Smith Pratt. | May 23, 1829 |
| 1 | 5 | Jonathan Pratt, letter, Madison, New York, to Jonathan Pratt, Rushville, New York. | September 25, 1829 |
| 1 | 6 | Appointment of Jonathan Pratt as Postmaster, Larneds Corners, New York. | October 24, 1831 |
| 1 | 7 | Amana Gillet, letter, Sharon, to Jonathan Pratt, Hopewell, New York. | March 31, 1834 |
| 1 | 8 | C. C. Catlin, letter, Sugar Grove, to [Jonathan Pratt]. | October 6, 1835 |
| 1 | 9 | Mortgage between Rich and Wightman, Rushville, New York. | November 7, 1835 |
| 1 | 10 | Joseph Throop, letter, Readingville, to Jonathan Pratt, Rushville, New York. | August 7, 1836 |
| 1 | 11 | Appointment of Jonathan Pratt as Postmaster, Rushville, New York. | March 16, 1842 |
| 1 | 12 | D. G. Weaver, oath of office as deputy postmaster. | February 23, 1842 |
| 1 | 13 | Andrew Smith Pratt, "A journey to the City of Mexico in Mexico, Composition No. 10." | 1843 |
| 1 | 14 | E. A. Pratt, letter, New York, to A. Smith Pratt, Lima, New York. | May 2, 1857 |
| 1 | 15 | Levi Crouch, letter, Cohocton, New York, to S. Pratt, Lima, New York. | June 16, 1857 |
| 1 | 16 | S. M. Thatcher, letter, Chicago, to Jonathan Pratt. | October 19, 1857 |
| 1 | 17 | E. A. Pratt, letter, Xenia, Ohio, to Smith Pratt, Hopewell Centre, New York. | January 18, 1859 |
| 1 | 18 | W. H. Mead, letter, Newberry, Vermont, to Smith Pratt, Hopewell Centre, New York. | October 28, 1859 |
| 1 | 19 | D. T. [---]yton, letter, West Eaton, to Smith Pratt, Hopewell Centre, New York. | January 19, 1860 |
| 1 | 20 | Jonathan Pratt, letter, to Smith Pratt. | July 19, 1860 |
| 1 | 21 | J. W. King, letter, Xenia, Ohio, to Smith Pratt, Canandaigua, New York. | July 19, 1861 |
| 1 | 22 | E. A. Pratt, letter, Xenia, Ohio, [lacking first page]. | 1861 |
| 1 | 23 | Ruby Webb, letter, Canandaigua, New York, to Jonathan Pratt, Rushville, New York. | November 23, 18-- |
| 1 | 24 | [Rough pencil drafts of correspondence.] | undated |
| 1 | 25 | Jonathan Pratt, Properties and medicinal uses of Iodine, read before the Ontario County Medical society, | undated |
| 1 | 26 | Envelopes. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Physicians -- New York (State) -- Archives
Personal Names
- Pratt, Jonathan, 1801-1880 -- Archives
Finding aid prepared by Terry Abraham
2022
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