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J. Orin Oliphant Papers, 1850-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oliphant, J. Orin (James Orin), 1894-1979
- Title
- J. Orin Oliphant Papers
- Dates
- 1850-1919 (inclusive)18501919
- Quantity
- 2 v.
- Collection Number
- SPC 997-0451 (collection)
- Summary
- The J. Orin Oliphant Papers consists of a manuscript about overland journeys and life in the Pacific Northwest (ca. 1850-1900). This collection also contains a paper he compiled of letters from students, staff and faculty of Cheney State Normal School during WWI.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington University
Archives & Special Collections
Eastern Washington University Libraries
320 Media Lane - 100 LIB
Cheney, WA
99004-2453
Telephone: 5093592475
archives@ewu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Contains a manuscript entitled "Glimpses of life on the American frontier," with introduction and notes by Oliphant. The manuscript is comprised of extracts of numerous diaries, letters and reminiscences about overland journeys and life in the Pacific Northwest (ca. 1850-1900), written by Mrs. Lucy Ide, George D. Anderson, Martin V. Harper, and Alex Shearer. Collection also contains a paper he compiled of letters from students, staff and faculty of Cheney State Normal School during WWI.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Use of this collection is subject to the rules concerning access to archival and manuscript collections at Eastern Washington University. For more information, see: http://www.ewu.edu/Library/Services/Archives.xml
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. For more information or permission to publish, contact Eastern Washington University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections at (509) 359-2475, or archives@ewu.edu.
Preferred Citation
J. Orin Oliphant Papers; SPC 997-0451; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Northwest, Pacific
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--Correspondence
- World War, 1914-1918
Personal Names
- Oliphant, J. Orin--(James Orin)--1894-1979
Corporate Names
- State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.)
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Manuscripts (document genre)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Anderson, George D. (creator)
- Harper, Martin V (creator)
- Ide, Chester D.--Mrs.--1838-1903 (creator)
- Shearer, Alex (creator)
Finding aid prepared by unknown
1997
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