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Sarah Sutton diary , 1854
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sutton, Sarah
- Title
- Sarah Sutton diary
- Dates
- 1854 (inclusive)18541854
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
- Collection Number
- CA Su87
- Summary
- Sarah Sutton traveled to Oregon with her husband, John Sutton, their four children and other family and friends from Cass County, Illinois to Grand Ronde Valley, Oregon. Collection includes one volume of Sarah Sutton's printed diary of crossing the plains pasted into a ledger book.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sarah Sutton ( -1854) traveled to Oregon with her husband, John Sutton, their four children and other family and friends from Cass County, Illinois to Grand Ronde Valley, Oregon. She perished during the journey.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes one volume of Sarah Sutton's printed diary of crossing the plains from Illinois to the Grand Ronde Valley, Oregon in 1854 pasted into a ledger book.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--Oregon Territory
- Women Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
