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William S. Prichard letters , 1852-1869
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Prichard, William S.
- Title
- William S. Prichard letters
- Dates
- 1852-1869 (inclusive)18521869
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- A 099
- Summary
- Prichard left Polk County, Iowa in 1852; was in Marysville, Calif., in 1861; Union, Oregon, 1865-1867; and Rye Valley, Oregon, 1868-1869. In 1865, he built a toll road from Union to Express Ranch, Oregon, an investment that failed. His very occasional letters to a brother, Amos, and to other relatives in Iowa give a bare account of his experiences.
- 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
William S. Prichard left Polk County, Iowa in 1852. He was in Marysville, California, in 1861; Union, Oregon, 1865-1867; and Rye Valley, Oregon, 1868-1869. In 1865 he built a toll road from Union to Express Ranch, Oregon, an investment that ultimately failed to turn a profit.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 17 of Prichard's letters to his brother, Amos, and other relatives in Iowa. The letters give a terse account of his experiences as a pioneer in Oregon and California.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the William S. Prichard Letters |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Pioneers--California--Correspondence
- Pioneers--Oregon--Correspondence
- Toll roads--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Marysville (Calif.)
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
- Polk County (Iowa)
- Union County (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Letters (Correspondence)