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William Cornell diary , 1852
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cornell, William, 1812-1891
- Title
- William Cornell diary
- Dates
- 1852 (inclusive)18521852
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 021
- Summary
- William Cornell was a pioneer from Alexandria, Ohio. This collection consist of a copy of his diary that describes his crossing of the plains in 1852 to Oregon.
- 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 Cornell (1812-1891) was a pioneer and methodist minister who moved from Alexandria, Ohio to the Oregon Territory, establishing a land claim along what would become Cornell Road, in the Cedar Mill suburb of Portland, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of a photocopy of the diary describing William Cornell's 1852 crossing of the plains in to Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the William Cornell Diary |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon National Historic Trail
- Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
c2011
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