The making of Oregon : manuscript collection, 1804-1883 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Letters, diaries, and other documents relating to the exploration and settlement of the Oregon Territory. About half of the collection deals with missions and missionaries; other topics include Indian affairs, the opening of transportation routes, and political affairs of the territory. Individuals represented include Cushing Eells, David Greene, James John, Joseph Lane, Jason Lee, David Leslie, Samuel Royal Thurston, Elkanah Walker, Mary Walker, Alvan F. Waller, Elijah White, and Marcus Whitman