Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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A 051
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Creator:
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Hinman, Alanson, 1822-1908
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Title:
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Alanson Hinman Papers
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Dates:
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1872-1900 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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3 folders
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in
English.
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Summary:
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The Alanson Hinman papers comprise thirty-two letters and an account book. The correspondence dates from 1872
to 1900 and concerns Indian training schools, proposed changes in the charter of Pacific University, and
personal issues. The account book contains miscellaneous accounts receivable as well as a record of apples shipped.
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Location of Collection:
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Collection is located with other small manuscript collections.
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Biographical Note
Alanson Hinman came to the Oregon Country in 1844 and taught school at the Whitman Mission. He later moved to the
Willamette Valley, was collector of customs at Astoria, and finally settled in Forest Grove. He was a trustee of Pacific
University.
Content Description
Collection consists of papers, including an account book, 1859-1861, and 32 letters, 1872-1900. The correspondence
includes an exchange of 6 letters with U.S. Senator Joseph Dolph in 1884 concerning the future of the Indian training school
at Forest Grove. From 1890-1894 there are letters to and from Myron Eells, John A. Hamilton, C.E. Clapp, H.A. Shorey,
Napoleon Davis, and Thomas Condon about proposed changes in the charter of Pacific University, and personnel problems
at the school. An account book, 1859-1861, contains miscellaneous accounts receivable, and records of apples shipped
on various vessels.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into two series: Correspondence, and Account book.
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 [Identification of item], Alanson Hinman Papers, A 051, 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.
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| Clapp, C. E.--Correspondence |
| Condon, Thomas, 1822-1907--Correspondence |
| Davis, Napoleon--Correspondence |
| Dolph, Joseph N. (Joseph Norton), 1835-1897--Correspondence |
| Eells, Myron, 1843-1907--Correspondence |
| Hamilton, John A.--Correspondence |
| Hinman, Alanson, 1822-1908--Archives |
| Shorey, H. A.--Correspondence |
| Indian Industrial School (Forest Grove, Or.) |
| Pacific University |
| College trustees--Oregon--Forest Grove |
| Indians of North America--Oregon |
| Teachers--Washington (State) |
| Account books |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Correspondence
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Letters
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1872-1890 |
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Letters
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1891-1900 |
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Account book
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Container(s)
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Description
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Account Book
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