Jeremiah Barnett Thompson reminiscences "Early days in Oregon" , 1921 December - 1922 February
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Jeremiah Barnett, 1835-1923
- Title
- Jeremiah Barnett Thompson reminiscences "Early days in Oregon"
- Dates
- 1921 December - 1922 February (inclusive)19211922
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CB T384
- Summary
- Jeremiah Barnett Thompson emigrated to Oregon from Arkansas by way of the Oregon Trail in 1853. His reminiscences, "Early days in Oregon" recount his family's journey accross the plains, as well as his service in the Rogue River Indian Wars, and his work in several mines in the Pacific Northwest.
- 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 Note
Jeremiah Barnett Thompson emigrated to Oregon from Arkansas by way of the Oregon Trail in 1853. He served in the Rogue River Indian Wars between 1856 and 1857, and made his living, primarily, as an itinerant farmer, miner, and carpenter.
Content Description
Jeremiah Barnett Thompson'a reminiscences, "Early days in Oregon" is a thirty-six page account of Thompsons life. Completed in Feburary of 1922 when Thompson was residing in the Soldiers Home in Roseburg, Oregon, the reminiscences recount his family's journey accross the plains, as well as his service in the Rogue River Indian Wars, and his work in several mines in the Pacific Northwest.
