Caleb Cushing collection, 1843-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879
Title
Caleb Cushing collection
Dates
1843-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 folderĀ in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 1077
Summary
Collection consists of an inventory of papers of Caleb Cushing held at the Library of Congress, with notes and remarks; typescript correspondence about the Cushing papers; and photostat and typescript copies of correspondence pertaining to Oregon in the Cushing papers.
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of an inventory of papers of Caleb Cushing held at the Library of Congress, with notes and remarks; typescript correspondence about the Cushing papers; and photostat and typescript copies of correspondence pertaining to Oregon in the Cushing papers. The copied correspondence dates from 1843-1847, and includes letters or portions of letters from John Newmarch Cushing, Hall Jackson Kelley, George W. LeBreton, John M. Shiveley, and other correspondents.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

The original Cushing letters are held at the Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Preferred Citation

Caleb Cushing collection, Mss 1077, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Caleb Cushing papers, MSS17509, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879--Correspondence
  • Cushing, John Newmarch, 1779-1849--Correspondence
  • Kelley, Hall J. (Hall Jackson), 1790-1874--Correspondence
  • LeBreton, George W.--Correspondence
  • Shively, J. M. (John M.)--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • correspondence
  • finding aids