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Dr. John Evans papers, 1851-1861

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Evans, John, 1812-1861.
Title
Dr. John Evans papers
Dates
1851-1861 (inclusive)
Quantity
.04 cubic feet (1 folder)
2 microfilm reels  :  positive.
Collection Number
Mss 1384
Summary
Microfilm and photocopy typed transcript of Dr. John Evans' journal, July 11, 1854-August 4, 1856.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public. Permission required from Library of Congress and J. H. Karle for publication.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
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Content Description

Microfilm and photocopy typed transcript of Dr. John Evans' journal, July 11, 1854-August 4, 1856, concerning geological expeditions in Oregon and Washington; Microfilm letters received by the General Land Office concerning the geological survey of Washington and Oregon, 1851-61.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Letters are also available as bound photocopies.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may required seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Dr. John Evans Papers, Mss 1384, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Administrative Information

Location of Originals

Library of Congress;Washington, D. C.

Location of Originals

Journal transcriptJ. H. Karle.

Bibliography

Evans, John. Records of the General Land Office : selected miscellaneous letters received concerning the geological survey of Washington and Oregon, 1851-61. Washington : National Archives, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, 1862.

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Subject Terms

  • Geologists -- United States -- Diaries.
  • Geology -- Oregon.
  • Geology -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • United States. -- General Land Office.

Family Names

  • Evans, John, -- 1812-1861 -- Archives.

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific -- Description and travel.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Biographies. -- aat
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