John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr.

John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr. , 1853-05-09

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Griffin, J. S. (John Smith), 1807-1899

Title

John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr.

Dates

1853-05-09

Quantity

0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder

Collection Number

Coll 924

Summary

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary. The collection consists of a handwritten letter by Griffin regarding the establishment of a Congregational Church near the Tualatin River.

Repository

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

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.

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Languages

English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary who participated at the Champoeg Meetings that created the Provisional Government of Oregon in 1843.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes one handwritten letter by John Smith Griffin written at Tualatin Plains regarding the establishment of a Congregational Church near the Tualatin River.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Guide to the John Smith Griffin letter to Brother and Sister Smith and Brother William Geiger, Jr.

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