William Hoffman journal of travel from Covington, Ind. to Jacksonville, Ore. , 1853

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hoffman, William, 1801-1885
Title
William Hoffman journal of travel from Covington, Ind. to Jacksonville, Ore.
Dates
1853
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 folders)
Collection Number
A 052
Summary
The collection consists of the manuscript journal of William Hoffman, which chronicles Hoffman's journey across the Oregon Trail from Covington, Indiana to Jacksonville, Oregon in 1853.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Location of Collection

Collection is located with other small manuscript collections.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Overland journeys to the Pacific
  • Pioneers--West (U.S.)

Personal Names

  • Hoffman, William, 1801-1885

Geographical Names

  • Jacksonville (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Overland journals