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Four ribbons of the Oregon Pioneer Association indicating settlement in Oregon in 1839, 1843, 1849, and 1857. The 1843 and 1857 badges are dated June 15, 1900; the other two badges are undated. (3 items), 1900

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Oregon-California Collection is an artificial, or subject-based, collection comprising of a variety of documents that have been placed in this collection over the years due to their common subject matter. The collection consists primarily of letters, diaries, and articles from Missouri newspapers relating to overland travel to Oregon and California in the 1840s and 1850s. Most of these items are transcriptions or reproductions, rather than original documents. The collection also includes correspondence of the Missouri Historical Society with various individuals, 1924-1940, mostly relating to papers and publications about 19th-century overland travel to California and Oregon.

Dates

  • 1900

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
225 S. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63105 United States
314-746-4510