ORU_Ax767.xml Guide to the J. H. (John Henry) Christ papers 1954-1955 Christ (J. H. (John Henry)) papers Tanya Parlet. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-22. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
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J. H. (John Henry) Christ papers Christ, J. Heine Mossman, Isaac Van Dorsey, 1830-1912 Ax 767 0.25 linear feet 1 container 1 half-manuscript box 1954-1955 J. H. (John Henry or Heine) Christ edited a book regarding the recollections of a Pony Express Rider, Isaac Van Dorsey Mossman, who worked for the Pony Express in the mid 1800s. The collection (1954-1955) contains manuscript and research material, correspondence, photographs, and publicity. English . 1

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 Christ, J. Heine Mossman, Isaac Van Dorsey, 1830-1912 Christ, J. Heine Washington Territory--History Pony Express National Historic Trail Transportation—Horses, donkeys, and mules Publicity--United States Editors--United States Transportation Pony express Frontier and pioneer life--Northwest, Pacific Oregon Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United States Drafts (documents) Photographs Reminiscences Manuscripts for publication Correspondence

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J. H. (John Henry or Heine) Christ edited a book regarding the recollections of a Pony Express Rider, Isaac Van Dorsey Mossman. Isaac Mossman worked for the Pony Express in the mid 1800s, and according to the manuscript, "started with the Miller Party who was destined for Oregon City in 1953."

The original article regarding Mossman's recollections was first printed in the Oregon periodical, Native Son, in 1901. The original article was titled, "Crossing the Plains." A book version was later published by the Old Oregon bookstore, in 1954, and the title was changed to, A Pony Expressman's Recollections.

The collection (1954-1955) contain manuscript drafts, footnotes, and a sample copy of the book (with only a few printed pages).

Research material includes photographs and notes.

Correspondence is separated into incoming and outgoing sections. Outgoing letters are arranged by date, 1954-1955. Incoming letters are arranged alphabetically by name, also 1954-1955. The correspondence is mostly regarding research queries regarding Mossman.

The collection also includes publicity regarding the book, with articles about Mossman and Christ.

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