David C. Lewis papers, 1747-1883

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lewis, David C., 1818-
Title
David C. Lewis papers
Dates
1747-1883 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.12 cubic feet, (2 foldersĀ in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 1324
Summary
Collection includes surveying notes, Crescent City, California, 1855-1856; letter to David C. Lewis' mother, May 30, 1880, regarding marriage; and marriage certificates for David Lewis and Rebecca Mendenhall, his parents and grandparents.
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 includes surveying notes, Crescent City, California, 1 volume, 1855-1856; letter to David C. Lewis' mother, May 30, 1880, regarding marriage; marriage certificates for David Lewis and Rebecca Mendenhall, his parents and grandparents; and miscellaneous papers.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

David C. Lewis papers, Mss 1324, 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

Acquisition Information

Papers and certificates, gift of Aileen A. Paget, March 1977.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Surveying--California

Personal Names

  • Lewis, David C., 1818-
  • Mendenhall, Rebecca

Geographical Names

  • Crescent City (Calif.)--Surveys

Form or Genre Terms

  • certificates
  • correspondence
  • field notes