George Law Curry correspondence , 1855-1856

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Curry, Geo. L. (George Law), 1820-1878
Title
George Law Curry correspondence
Dates
1855-1856 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 025
Summary
George Law Curry (1820–1878) served as a representative to the legislature and Territorial Secretary before being appointed the last Governor of the Oregon Territory. His correspondences concern the Yakima Indian War.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

George Law Curry (1820–1878) served as a representative to the legislature and Territorial Secretary before being appointed the last Governor of the Oregon Territory.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

George Law Curry's correspondences concern the Yakima Indian War and include letters to other military figures such as generals and lieutenants.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Yakama Indians--Wars, 1855-1859

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence