Alex M. Applegate diary, 1861-1862

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Applegate, Alex M.
Title
Alex M. Applegate diary
Dates
1861-1862 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
A 004
Summary
Alex M. Applegate, son of Charles Applegate, lived near Yoncalla, Oregon In 1862 he went to the Salmon River mines, Idaho. Collection contains three volumes. One and two are Applegate's daily diary labeled 1861 and 1862. Volume three is a composite, with a title page: "Ventures and Adventures of a Party of Webfoot Miners on their Way to and in the Poly Region of the Northern Mines."
Repository
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

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains Three volumes. Volumes one and two are Applegate's daily diary from 1861 and 1862. Volume three is a composite, with a title page: "Ventures and Adventures of a Party of Webfoot Miners on their Way to and in the Poly Region of the Northern Mines." The composite includes copies of letters, extracts from diaries, and ballads.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Alex M. Applegate, son of Charles Applegate, lived near Yoncalla, Oregon. In 1862 he went to the Salmon River mines, Idaho.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Alex M. Applegate diary, A 004, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Other collections relating to the Applegate Family at Special Collections and University Archives include: Oliver Cromwell Applegate papers, MF 002; Jesse A. Applegate Letter, SFM 014; Views on Oregon History by Jesse Apple Gate, SFM 052; Jesse Applegate Notes and Communications on Oregon History, A 003; Moray Lindsey Applegate Letters to Herbert C. Thompson, A 005; Albert Applegate Letters, A 147; John R. Williams letters to Lucy Applegate, A 148; John Applegate letter, CA 1865 May 7; Elisha L. Applegate Scrapbook, CA Ap52; Alex M. Applegate Diary, A 004; Applegate Quartz Mining Co. account book, time roll, and check book, B 010; Ann Applegate Kruse manuscript history of Applegates in Oregon, F978 K945; Lindsay Applegate papers, Ax 004; Jesse Applegate Photograph, PH277; Oliver Cromwell Applegate papers, Ax 005.

Vol. 3 of the diary is a composite, with a title page: "Ventures and Adventures of a Party of Webfoot Miners on their Way to and in the Poly Region of the Northern Mines." It was published in University of Oregon Library Call Number, vol. 27, no. 1 ( Fall 1965 ).

Other collections relating to the Applegate Family at Oregon Historical Society Research Library include: Applegate Family papers, Mss 233; 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland Oregon 97205, Phone: 503-306-5240.

Other collections relating to the Applegate Family at the Idaho State Historical Society Public Archives and Research Library include: Daniel W. Applegate papers, MS 733; 2205 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise Idaho 83712, Phone: 208-334-3356.

Processing Note

Collection processed by staff.

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Gold miners--Idaho--Diaries
  • Gold mines and mining--Idaho