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Delazon Smith letter , 1855 September 15
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Delazon
- Title
- Delazon Smith letter
- Dates
- 1855 September 151855-09-151855-09-15
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1855 Sept 15
- Summary
- Delazon Smith settled in Linn County in 1852 and was one of the first United States Senators from Oregon, elected in 1858. The contents of this collection is one outgoing handwritten letter.
- 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
Delazon Smith came to Oregon in 1852, and settled in Linn County. He had political ambitions, served in the Territorial Legislature, and, with Joseph Lane, was one of the first United States Senators from Oregon, elected in 1858.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of one outgoing handwritten letter.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Delazon Smith Letter |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Oregon--Linn County
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (Correspondence)
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Amanda Steele, and Chasmodai Cassidy
2011
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