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Robert Moore certification of claim , 1843 August 22
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Moore, Robert, 1781-1857
- Title
- Robert Moore certification of claim
- Dates
- 1843 August 221843-08-221843-08-22
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1843 Aug 22
- Summary
- Robert Moore (1781-1857) was a politician and pioneer in the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a single document certifying Moore's claim to land on the Willamette River.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Moore (1781-1857) was a politician and pioneer in the Oregon Territory. He participated in early movements to form a government in the Oregon Territory and founded Linn City, Oregon. Before traveling to Oregon in 1840 he had served in the Missouri General Assembly.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a single document certifying Moore's claim to land on the Willamette River.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Robert Moore Certification of Claim |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon--Clackamas County
- Real property--Oregon Territory
Personal Names
- Moore, Robert, 1781-1857
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Claims
- Oregon Territory--History
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
