J. Q. A. Bowlby collection on Astoria, Oregon, 1818-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bowlby, John Q. A., (John Quincy Adams), 1853-
Title
J. Q. A. Bowlby collection on Astoria, Oregon
Dates
1818-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
.04 cubic feet (3 folders)
Collection Number
Mss 985
Summary
Collection includes: Correspondence concerning the early history of Astoria, 1901-1916; Photocopy extract from Captain James Biddle's journal, 1 p, 1818; Maps of Fort Astoria and Fort George, 1818; Typescript extract from a paper read before the Woman's Club of Astoria, 1905, regarding the history of the area around Astoria.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes: Correspondence concerning the early history of Astoria, 1901-1916; Photocopy extract from Captain James Biddle's journal, 1 p, 1818; Maps of Fort Astoria and Fort George, 1818; Typescript extract from a paper read before the Woman's Club of Astoria, 1905, regarding the history of the area around Astoria.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

James Biddle's journalavailable on microfilm.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may required seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

J. Q. A. Bowlby collection on Astoria, Oregon, Mss 985, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

  • Woman's Club of Astoria.

Family Names

  • Biddle, James, -- 1783-1848.
  • Bowlby, John Q. A., -- (John Quincy Adams), -- 1853- -- Correspondence.

Geographical Names

  • Astoria (Or.) -- History.
  • Astoria (Or.) -- Maps -- 19th century.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters (correspondence) -- aat
  • Maps. -- aat
  • Speeches. -- aat