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Thomas McFadden and Hal D. Patton diaries , 1884-1889
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Patton, Hal D., 1872-1934; Patton, Thomas McFadden, 1829-1892
- Title
- Thomas McFadden and Hal D. Patton diaries
- Dates
- 1884-1889 (inclusive)18841889
- Quantity
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2 linear feet, (3 volumes)
- Collection Number
- A 094
- Summary
- Thomas McFadden Patton was born in Ohio and came to Oregon in 1851, where he became an attorney and minor political figure. In 1884, he was appointed U. S. consul to Japan. The diaries describe his trip to Japan; two volumes are by T. M. Patton, the third by his son, Hal D., then age 14, who was with him.
- 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
Thomas McFadden Patton (1829-1892) was born in Ohio and came to Oregon in 1851. He was an attorney and minor political figure. In 1884, he was appointed U. S. consul to Japan. His son, Hal D. Patton (1872-1934), then age 14, accompanied him on his trip to Japan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Thomas Patton's diaries describe his trip to Japan. Two volumes are by T. M. Patton, the third is by his son, Hal D. Patton, then age 14, who was with him.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Consuls--Japan
- Diplomatic and consular service, American--Japan
- Diplomats--United States
Geographical Names
- Japan--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
c2011
