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Porter Family correspondence , 1849-1887
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spencer, Isabella Porter, 1849-1924; Porter, James M; Johnson, John W.; Claypool, George
- Title
- Porter Family correspondence
- Dates
- 1849-1887 (inclusive)18491887
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 115
- Summary
- Isabella Porter Spencer (1849-1924), of Ashland, was the daughter of James M. Porter of Iowa. The collection consists of both her own correspondence and that of her father.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Porter family included brothers James M. of Iowa, and George of Chillicothe, Ohio.
Isabella (Belle) Porter Spencer (1849-1924), daughter of James M. Porter and Sarah Claypool, married A.C. Spencer, of Ashland, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The correspondence in this collection spans thirty-eight years and two generations.
The 1849 letters are from James M. Porter of Ft. Madison and Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to George Porter of Chillicothe, Ohio. They describe Iowa weather, prospects of business, and the migration of Iowans to California.
There are two letters (1861, 1862) by George Claypool, 81st Ohio Volunteers, and three by John W. Johnson, 89th Ohio Volunteers in the Civil War, addressed to George Porter.
Other letters are minor family correspondence of Isabella (Belle) Porter Spencer, who was later a resident of Ashland, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Porter Family Correspondence |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--California
- Pioneers--Iowa
Personal Names
- Claypool, George
- Porter, James M
- Spencer, Isabella Porter, 1849-1924
Family Names
- Porter family
Geographical Names
- Iowa--Social life and customs--19th century
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
