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James Willis Nesmith legal document , 1865 August 7
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
- Title
- James Willis Nesmith legal document
- Dates
- 1865 August 7 (inclusive)18651865
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1865 Aug 7
- Summary
- James Willis Nesmith was a US Senator and a US Representative for Oregon between 1861-1875. This collection consists of a document concerning the rental of Nesmith's farm in Polk County, Oregon, 1865
- 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
James Willis Nesmith was the second US Senator elected from Oregon, serving 1861 -1867. He was also elected to the US Congress in 1873 and served until 1875. He served both houses of the legislature as a Democrat.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains a legal agreement dated August 7, 1865, between James Willis Nesmith, Samuel Goff, and Jeremiah Gelmick concerning rental of Nesmith's farm in Polk County, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the James Willis Nesmith Legal Document |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Farm management--Oregon--Polk County
- Farmers--Oregon--Polk County
- Legislators--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Polk County (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Agreements
- Contracts
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet
2011
