Orson A. Stearns reminiscences of pioneer days of Phoenix, Oregon and sketch of Samuel Colver , circa 1843-1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stearns, Orson A. (Orson Avery)
Title
Orson A. Stearns reminiscences of pioneer days of Phoenix, Oregon and sketch of Samuel Colver
Dates
circa 1843-1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CB St31
Summary
Orson Avery Sterns (1843-1926) was an Oregon Pioneer soldier who later became a successful agriculturist, politician and stockman. Collections contains 114 pages of handwritten reminiscences to Effie Taylor of Medford, Oregon.
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 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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Orson Avery Sterns (1843-1926) was an Oregon Pioneer soldier who later became a successful agriculturist and stockman. Served as the first delegate from his portion of the state to attend the republican county convention in 1866. Elected to the state legislature in 1880 and was a major proponent of creating the Klamath County Historical Society where he served as their first president.

Source:http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jtenlen/ORBios/oastearns.html

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collections contains 114 pages of handwritten reminiscences composed for Effie Taylor of Medford, Oregon including those of pioneer days and the early settlers of Phoenix, Oregon and a sketch of Samuel Clover.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pioneers--Oregon
  • Pioneers--Oregon--Jackson County

Personal Names

  • Clover, Sam T., 1859-1934
  • Stearns, Orson A. (Orson Avery)

Geographical Names

  • Phoenix (Or.)--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Reminiscences