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William I. Marshall papers, 1882-1915

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Marshall, William I. (William Isaac), 1840-1906
Title
William I. Marshall papers
Dates
1882-1915 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
4213
Summary
Chiefly materials that attempt to debunk the theory put forth by Oliver Nixon, Henry Parker and others that Marcus Whitman saved Oregon
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

William Isaac Marshall was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on June 25, 1840, to parents William and Florina Weeks-Barrus Marshall. He taught school in Massachusetts, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania before moving to Montana Territory in 1866 to work as a gold miner. While in Montana, he also served as a school principal and county superintendent of schools, and conducted tours and sold photographs of Yellowstone Park. He returned to Fitchburg in 1875 before moving to Chicago in 1887. In addition to working as the principal of Chicago’s Gladstone School, he was also a historian and writer who dedicated much of his work to debunking the “Whitman Myth.” He wrote numerous articles and books about the topic, and lectured throughout the country about the Whitman Myth and Yellowstone Park.

On August 20, 1864, Marshall married Ellen Porter Foster. The couple had a daughter, Nellie. Marshall died in Chicago on October 30, 1906.

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Content Description

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Personal Names

  • Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847

Geographical Names

  • Oregon Territory--History

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Marshall, William I. (William Isaac), 1840-1906 (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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