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George Vancouver collection, circa 1792-1798
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798.
- Title
- George Vancouver collection
- Dates
- circa 1792-1798 (inclusive)circa 17921798
- Quantity
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.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
1 reel microfilm : : positive and negative. - Collection Number
- Mss 1579
- Summary
- Collection includes: Photostat manuscript journal of Thomas Manby, an officer who served with Vancouver, "The Discovery and Chatham Proceed to the Northwest in Search of a Northwest Passage," 26 pp, April 20, 1792; Photocopy manuscript letter from Evan Nepean, 1 p, undated, regarding Vancouver as choice for commander of expedition; Photocopy manuscript essay by Vancouver "Some Reflections upon the Bread Fruit of the South Sea Island and upon a Method for Bringing it to Jamaica," 3 pp, undated; A report by Vancouver, 4 pp, 1794, regarding the price of gunner stores on the sloop Discovery; Photocopy papers relating to the controversy between Thomas Pitt (Lord Camelford) and Vancouver, 36 pp, 1795-1798, with inventory.
- Repository
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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
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes: Photostat manuscript journal of Thomas Manby, an officer who served with Vancouver, "The Discovery and Chatham Proceed to the Northwest in Search of a Northwest Passage," 26 pp, April 20, 1792; Photocopy manuscript letter from Evan Nepean, 1 p, undated, regarding Vancouver as choice for commander of expedition; Photocopy manuscript essay by Vancouver "Some Reflections upon the Bread Fruit of the South Sea Island and upon a Method for Bringing it to Jamaica," 3 pp, undated; A report by Vancouver, 4 pp, 1794, regarding the price of gunner stores on the sloop Discovery; Photocopy papers relating to the controversy between Thomas Pitt (Lord Camelford) and Vancouver, 36 pp, 1795-1798, with inventory. Microfilm contains ships' logs, 1791-1795, letters, lists, etc.
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 required seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
George Vancouver Collection, Mss 1579, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Location of Originals
Thomas Manby journal.Library and Archives Canada;Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Location of Originals
Vancouver essay and report.McGill University;Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Location of Originals
Papers relating to Thomas Pitt controversy.The National Library of Wales;Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
Location of Originals
Ships' logs.The British Museum;London, England.
Bibliography
Manby, Thomas. Journal of the voyages of the H.M.S. Discovery and Chatham. Fairfield, Wash. : Ye Galleon Press, 1992 [i.e. 1998]
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Breadfruit.
- Explorers -- England.
Corporate Names
- Chatham (Ship)
- Discovery (Ship : Launched 1789)
Family Names
- Manby, Thomas, -- d. 1798 -- Diaries.
- Nepean, Evan, -- Sir, -- 1751-1822 -- Correspondence.
- Pitt, Thomas, -- 2d Baron Camelford, -- 1775-1804.
- Vancouver, George, -- 1757-1798.
Geographical Names
- Northwest Coast of North America -- Discovery and exploration.
- Northwest Passage -- Discovery and exploration.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries. -- aat
- Letters (correspondence) -- aat
- Reports. -- aat
- Ships' logs. -- aat
