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James W. Neeve letters to Janet Marshall , 1928 August 20 - 1932 February 15
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Neeve, James W.
- Title
- James W. Neeve letters to Janet Marshall
- Dates
- 1928 August 20 - 1932 February 15 (inclusive)19281932
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- Coll 380
- Summary
- James W. Neeve was an englishman who worked on a dredging crew in the Yukon territory of Canada. The collection (1928-1932) contains letters from Neeve to Janet Marshall.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of twenty-seven letters from Neeve to Janet Marshall.
Neeve describes his experiences in the Yukon in considerable detail. He explains his work as part of a dredging operation in Bear Creek and Dawson, as well as his reactions to the Canadian scenery.
A small number of clippings that Neeve sent to Marshall are also included in the collection.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold dredging--Yukon--Bear Creek (Creek)
- Gold dredging--Yukon--Dawson
- Gold miners--Yukon--Correspondence
- Gold mines and mining--Yukon
Geographical Names
- Canada--Description and travel
- Yukon--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
