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William Porter diaries , 1861-1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Porter, William
- Title
- William Porter diaries
- Dates
- 1861-1885 (inclusive)18611885
- Quantity
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0.2 linear feet, (4 folders)
- Collection Number
- A 096
- Summary
- William Porter was an Oregon pioneer who settled in Aumsville, Oregon. His diaries range from 1861-1885 and describe the weather, finances, events and daily routines along with some notes on his neighbors.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Porter (1812-1899) was an Oregon pioneer who settled in Aumsville, Oregon. He was born in Lincoln County, Montana in 1812 and moved to Illinois in 1836. When he was 19 he entered Illinois College, where he spent four years obtaining an education. He then taught school until moving to Oregon in 1848, where he continued to teach for a number of years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
William Porter's diaries range from 1861-1885 and describe the weather, finances, events and daily routines along with some notes on his neighbors.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the William Porter Diary |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Educators--Oregon--19th century
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Pioneers--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Aumsville (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Amanda Steele
c2011
