University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
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Eugene, OR 97403-1299
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Guide to the Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd Journal, 1852


A 107





Finding aid prepared by Rose M. Smith

Finding aid encoded by Vida Germano, May 2004
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.


Overview of the Collection
 
Repository Name:
 

University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
 
Collection Number:
 

A 107
 
Creator:
 

Rudd, Lydia A. (Lydia Allen)
 
Title:
 

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd Journal
 
Dates:
 

1852 (inclusive)
 
Quantity:
 

.05 linear feet
1 folder
 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English. 

 
Summary:
 

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd traveled overland from Missouri to Oregon in 1852; Notes by the Wayside En Route to Oregon is her journal from May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852.

 
Location of Collection:
 

Collection is located with other small manuscript collections.
 

Biographical Note

Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd was a pioneer who traveled overland from Missouri to Oregon in 1852.

Content Description

This collection consists of Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal of her overland journey to Oregon, entitled Notes by the Wayside En Route to Oregon, which is dated May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852.

Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available 

Available in microfilm as part of: Women's lives. Series 3, American women missionaries and pioneers collection (MICROFILM BV3703 .W66 2006, reel 92); Primary Source Microfilm, 12 Lunar Dr., Woodbridge, Conn. 06525.

Restrictions on Access 

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.

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 or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation 

[Identification of item], Mrs. Lydia A. Rudd journal, A 107, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

 
Rudd, Lydia A. (Lydia Allen)--Diaries
Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon National Historic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Women pioneers--Oregon National Historic Trail--Diaries
Overland journals

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.


 

Journal
 
Description
Dates
By the Wayside En Route to Oregon
  May 6, 1852-October 27, 1852