Norman R. Smith reminiscences, 1933

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Smith, Norman R.,b. 1857.
Title
Norman R. Smith reminiscences
Dates
1933 (inclusive)
Quantity
.04 cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1509
Summary
Reminiscences of Norman R. Smith, 220 pp, 1933, regarding events from 1857-1890: his early childhood in Ohio, journey to Washington via Panama, pioneer life and relations with Clallam Indians, Victor Smith's activities as U.S. customs collector in Port Angeles, betrayal by Southern sympathizers and presumed death on "Brother Jonathan", Norman Smith's career as a page in the U.S. Senate and efforts to promote development of Port Angeles.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
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Fax: 503-219-2040
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Access Restrictions

This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Reminiscences of Norman R. Smith, 220 pp, 1933, regarding events from 1857-1890: his early childhood in Ohio, journey to Washington via Panama, pioneer life and relations with Clallam Indians, Victor Smith's activities as U.S. customs collector in Port Angeles, betrayal by Southern sympathizers and presumed death on "Brother Jonathan", Norman Smith's career as a page in the U.S. Senate and efforts to promote development of Port Angeles.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Norman R. Smith reminiscences, Mss 1509, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. William L. Hodge, January 1982.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clallam Indians.
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State)
  • Voyages to the Pacific Coast.

Family Names

  • Smith, Norman R., -- b. 1857 -- Biography.
  • Smith, Victor.

Geographical Names

  • Port Angeles (Wash.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Reminiscenses. -- aat