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Joseph G. Evans papers, 1898-1899
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Evans, Joseph G.
- Title
- Joseph G. Evans papers
- Dates
- 1898-1899 (inclusive)18981899
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2449
- Summary
- Joseph G. Evans was a member of the Oregon Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, Company B, during the Spanish-American War. Papers consist of a typescript copy diary, June-July 1898, regarding his journey from San Francisco to the Philippines aboard the transport Australia; and typescript copy correspondence, May-August 1899, regarding his combat experiences.
- 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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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Joseph G. Evans was a member of the Oregon Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, Company B, during the Spanish-American War.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of Joseph G. Evans consist of a typescript copy diary, June-July 1898, regarding his journey from San Francisco to the Philippines aboard the transport Australia; and typescript copy correspondence, May-August 1899, regarding his combat experiences in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Joseph G. Evans papers, Mss 2449, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns--Philippines--Personal narratives
- Voyages and travels
Personal Names
- Evans, Joseph G.
Corporate Names
- Australia (Ship)
- United States. Army. Oregon Volunteers, 2nd
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- diaries
