Fort Hall Account Books, 1834-1838

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fort Hall
Title
Fort Hall Account Books
Dates
1834-1838 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Collection Number
MG334 (collection)
Summary
Financial journals and ledgers of this Oregon Trail post. Also included are papers relating to Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth, 1834-1889. Photocopies from the Oregon Historical Society microfilm R-578.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The copies in this record group are contained in three loose leaf binders. The third binder also contains a section with papers relating to Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth encompassing the years 1834-1899.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The 1834-1838 financial journal and ledgers of Fort Hall were copied from Oregon Historical Society microfilm R-578, and the material is copyrighted by them. Permission to publish excerpts must be obtained in writing from the Society.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The photocopies of the Fort Hall account books were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Charles E. Simpson of Pocatello, Idaho, in May 1990.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Financial journal July 1834-December 1935
1/2 Financial Ledger 1 1934-1935
1/3 Financial Ledger 2 1936-1938
Box
1 Papers relating to Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth 1834-1899

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Fort Hall (Idaho) -- History -- Sources
  • Oregon National Historic Trail

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Wyeth, Nathaniel J. (Nathaniel Jarvis), 1802-1856
    Corporate Names
    • Fort Hall (Idaho : Fort.)