Typescript list titled “Immigration of 1843” comprises an alphabetical list of Oregon emigrants, based on “Nesmith’s Roll” at the Oregon Historical Society (11 pages). Entries on the list include the emigrant’s name, and in some cases his state of birth and state from which he emigrated. Also includes letter signed Nellie B. Pipes, Oregon Historical Society, to Miss Stella M. Drumm, Missouri Historical Society, March 3, 1928; and letter signed Perry S. Rader, reporter, Supreme Court of the State of Missouri, to Miss Stella Drumm. These letters relate to the accuracy of the list. (3 items), 1928
Scope and Contents
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
- 1928
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