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Fred D. Van Wagenen letter , 1896 September 13
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Wagenen, Fred D.
- Title
- Fred D. Van Wagenen letter
- Dates
- 1896 September 131896-09-131896-09-13
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1896 Sept 13
- Summary
- The collection contains a letter dated September 13, 1896, from Fred D. Van Wagenen, a lawyer in Seattle, Washington, to his mother (Ann Van Wagenen?) of New York. In the letter, he describes an Alaska mining trip and meeting Father Barnum, a Jesuit missionary and cousin to P.T. Barnum.
- 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 collection contains a letter dated September 13, 1896, from Fred D. Van Wagenen, a lawyer in Seattle, Washington, to his mother (Ann Van Wagenen?) of New York. In the letter, he describes an Alaska mining trip and meeting Father Barnum, a Jesuit missionary and cousin to P.T. Barnum.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Fred D. Van Wagenen Letter |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold mines and mining--Alaska--History--19th century
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Correspondence
- Mines and mineral resources--Alaska
Personal Names
- Barnum, Francis, 1849-1921
- Van Wagenen, Fred D.
Geographical Names
- Alaska--Description and travel
- Alaska--History--1867-1959
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
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