University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html

Guide to the Philander Powell Journal, 1860


A 098





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 098
 
Creator:
 

Powell, Philander
 
Title:
 

Journal of Philander Powell from Arkansas to California, April 19 to Oct. 10, 1860
 
Dates:
 

1860 (inclusive)
 
Quantity:
 

.05 linear feet
1 folder
 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English. 

 
Summary:
 

This collection contains the history of Philander Powell's trip across the plains from Arkansas to California during April 19, 1860-October 10, 1860.

 
Location of Collection:
 

Collection is located with other small manuscript collections.
 

Biographical Note

Philander Powell travelled from Arkansas to California via Denver, Camp Floyd, Utah, and the Carson River in 1860.

Content Description

Collection consists of a typed copy of Philander Powell's journal.

Use of the Collection

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 

Powell, Philander. Journal of Philander Powell from Arkansas to California, April 19 to Oct. 10, 1860, A 098, 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.

 
Powell, Philander--Diaries
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Pioneers--West (U.S.)
Overland journals

Detailed Description of the Collection

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


Journal
55 leaves