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James Willis Nesmith print block and broadside , circa 1820-1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
- Title
- James Willis Nesmith print block and broadside
- Dates
- circa 1820-1885 (inclusive)18201885
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 containe) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- SFM 071
- Summary
- James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative for Oregon between 1861-1875. This collection includes a print block and a broadside.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
James Willis Nesmith was the second US Senator elected from Oregon, serving 1861 -1867. He was also elected to the US Congress in 1873 and served until 1875. He served both houses of the legislature as a Democrat.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains a print block designed by James Willis Nesmith concerning J. Quinn Thorton, a transcription of the print block, and a broadside.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Political campaigns--Oregon
- Political posters
Personal Names
- Thornton, J. Quinn (Jessy Quinn), 1810-1888
Geographical Names
- Oregon City (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Broadsides
- Printing blocks
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet
2011
