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J. Neilson Barry papers, 1803-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961
Title
J. Neilson Barry papers
Dates
1803-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
.28 cubic foot plus circa 50 items
Collection Number
4186
Summary
Correspondence, maps and expeditions of an amateur historian/geographer who researched the Pacific Northwest
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Mr. Barry was an amateur historian/geographer who researched the Pacific Northwest.

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Content Description

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Use of the Collection

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Accession No. 4186-001: J. Neilson Barry papers, 1803-1954

    circa 50 items

    Scope and Content: Maps (1803-1806, 1814), correspondence (1943, 1945, 1954) regarding Lewis and Clark expeditions, 1803-1806; John Colter's explorations, 1814.

    Correspondence, especially with Oregon State Library, documents his research of Pacific Northwest exploration and history.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Mr. Barry, 1/1/1943.

  • Accession No. 4186-002: J. Neilson Barry papers, 1832-1960

    .28 cubic foot

    Scope and Content: Correspondence, including hand-drawn maps; ca. 1932-1960. The correspondence, especially with Oregon State Library, documents his research of Pacific Northwest exploration and history. Maps are primarily of the Oregon Counties of Tillamook and Clatsop, dated 1832, and 1851-1858.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Oregon State Library, 5/20/1991.

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Personal Names

  • Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961--Archives
  • Clark, William, 1770-1838
  • Colter, John, 1775-1813
  • Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--History

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Oregon State Library

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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