Clackamas County polling record , 1857 November 9

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clackamas County (Or.). Young's Precinct
Title
Clackamas County polling record
Dates
1857 November 9
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1857 Nov 9
Summary
The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County.
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

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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

The Oregon constitution was voted on in 1857, in anticipation of statehood. Additional clauses were put to the popular vote on the prohibition of slavery, and the immigration of "Free Negroes" to the newly formed state. Statewide, the constitution, ban on slavery, and exclusion of African-Americans all passed. The ban on African-American immigrants remained in place until 1927.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held November 9, 1857, at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County. Votes were cast on: adoption of the Oregon Constitution (Yes 21-3), slavery (No 19-3), and allowing "free negroes" to reside in Oregon (No 20-3).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • African Americans
  • African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc.--Oregon Territory
  • Elections--Oregon Territory
  • Elections--Oregon--Clackamas County--History--19th century
  • Slavery--Law and legislation--Oregon Territory
  • Voting--Oregon Territory
  • Voting--Oregon--Clackamas County--History--19th century

Personal Names

  • Young, Joseph

Corporate Names

  • Clackamas County (Or.). Young's Precinct

Geographical Names

  • Clackamas County (Or.)--Politics and government
  • Oregon Territory--Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Voters' lists