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William B. Davis letter, December 21, 1853
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davis, William B.
- Title
- William B. Davis letter
- Dates
- December 21, 1853 18531853
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1853 Dec 21
- Summary
- William B. Davis was a pioneer and settler. The collection consists of a single letter written by Davis.
- 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 & University Archives Reading Room.
- 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 consists of a photostat copy of a letter written by Davis. In the letter, Davis describes his desire to leave the place he has settled for his own sake and the sake of his family. He also describes numerous instances of trouble with "the mormans".
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William B. Davis was a pioneer and settler.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Archival material may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws and other regulations.
Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. a cause of action for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Oregon assumes no responsibility.
If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], William B. Davis letter, CA 1843 Dec 21, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Davis, William B.
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
2012
