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Josiah A. Burnett papers , 1852-1874
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burnett, Josiah A.; Foster, George G., -1856; Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881; Kelly, J. K. (James Kerr), 1819-1903; Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905
- Title
- Josiah A. Burnett papers
- Dates
- 1852-1874 (inclusive)18521874
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 folders
- Collection Number
- A 014
- Summary
- Josiah Burnett of Eagle Creek, Oregon, worked in mining, survey work, and farming. The collection (1852-1874) contains correspondence regarding family, mining, and politics, and also contains articles of incorporation of Oregon businesses.
- 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)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1852-1874) consists of correspondence regarding family, mining, and politics, and also contains articles of incorporation of Oregon businesses.
There are eighty-four letters related to family news, mining work in Oregon, and politics in Oregon and California, including:
eighteen from Josiah A. Burnett to his wife, Lucy, and others;
twenty-three from Andrew J. Burnett (brother) to J. A. and John S. Burnett;
fourteen from John S. Burnett (father) to J. A. and Andrew J. Burnett;
five from G. G. Foster to Lucy Burnett and Josiah Burnett;
two from William Thompson;
two from James K. Kelly;
and single letters from Joseph Lane and John H. Mitchell.
Letters describe survey work near The Dalles in 1860, and in the John Day country, 1873; mining and Democratic politics in California, 1860-1861; mining in the Salmon River country, 1861-1862; and politics in Jackson County, Oregon, 1860-1875.
The collection also contains articles of incorporation of the Eagle Creek Clay Wagon Road and Bridge Co. and the Salmon Creek Wagon Road Co., both 1862.
Four letters are originals, ten are photostat copies, and the remainder are typed copies. The documents are originals.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Josiah A. Burnett Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon
- Farmers--Oregon
- Miners--Oregon
- Mines and mineral resources--Oregon.
- Pioneers--Oregon
- Surveyors--Oregon
Personal Names
- Burnett, Josiah A.
- Burnett, Josiah A.
Family Names
- Burnett family
Geographical Names
- California--Politics and government--1850-1950
- Eagle Creek (Or.)--History--19th century
- Jackson County (Or.)--Politics and government--19th century
- Oregon--Politics and government
- Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles of incorporation
- Correspondence
