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Three poems about Oregon river boating , 1888-1889
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Three poems about Oregon river boating
- Dates
- 1888-1889 (inclusive)18881889
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1888 Jan 1
- Summary
- The collection contains three handwritten poems about river boating in Oregon, written about 1888. The author is unknown.
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The titles of the poems are "The Boats Parade," "Steamboat No. 1 (1889)," and "The Steamer Telephone, the Pride of the Willamette Burns to the Waters Edge." The poems mention many other steamboat names, and also the Oregon cities of Portland and Astoria.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American poetry--19th century
- American poetry--Oregon
- Boats and boating--Poetry
- Poetry--Authorship
- Recreation—Boating
- River boats--Poetry
- River steamers--Poetry
- Rivers--Oregon--Poetry
Geographical Names
- Astoria (Or.)--Poetry
- Portland (Or.)--Poetry
- Willamette River (Or.)--Poetry
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- Poems
- Poetry
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