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Fort Yamhill letterpress copy book , July 23, 1856-August 31, 1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fort Yamhill (Or.)
- Title
- Fort Yamhill letterpress copy book
- Dates
- July 23, 1856-August 31, 1865 (inclusive)18561865
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 volume)
- Collection Number
- B 078
- Summary
- Fort Yamhill was established in 1856 during the Rogue River Indian War as a strategic outpost. The collection consists of a single letterpress copy book, recording the outgoing correspondence of the fort.
- 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).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Fort Yamhill was established in 1856,during the Rogue River Indian War, on a site overlooking the Grand Ronde Indian Agency and relocated tribes. Construction was begun by Lt. William B. Hazen and completed under the supervision of General Philip H. Sheridan. At its peak, Fort Yamhill housed two or three companies of approximately 250 men. The fort was abandoned and disassembled in 1866.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a single letterpress copy book recording the outgoing correspondence of the fort.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Fort Yamhill Letterpress Copy Book |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Rogue River Indian War, 1855-1856
- Soldiers--Oregon--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Fort Yamhill (Or.)
- United States. Army
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
