William Porter diary, 1848
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Porter, William, 1812-1899.
- Title
- William Porter diary
- Dates
- 1848 (inclusive)18481848
- Quantity
- .02 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1508
- Summary
- Published account of Porter's journey from Independence, Missouri to Aumsville, Oregon in 1848. William Porter (1812-1899) came to Oregon in 1848 and was chief clerk of the first Territorial Legislature at Oregon City in 1849.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Historical Note
William Porter (1812-1899) came to Oregon in 1848 and was chief clerk of the first Territorial Legislature at Oregon City in 1849.
Content Description
Published account of Porter's journey from Independence, Missouri to Aumsville, Oregon in 1848.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
William Porter Diary, Mss 1508, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland journeys to the Pacific -- 1848.
- Pioneers -- Oregon.
Family Names
- Porter, William, -- 1812-1899 -- Diaries.
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.) -- Description and travel.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries. -- aat
