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Stokes, William. Receipt, 1848 January 4.

Title: Receipt, 1848 January 4.

Receipt for one horse, from Alvin Smith, West Tualatin Plains, Oregon, for pursuit of Indians involved with Whitman Massacre.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29854122 View

Washington County (Or.). Probate Court. Letter, 1850 February 8 : to Alvin T. Smith.

Title: Letter, 1850 February 8 : to Alvin T. Smith.

Holograph concerning bridging of roads. Signed by Court Clerk, William Geiger Jr.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29852518 View

John Smith Griffin papers, December 26, 1842

Title: John Smith Griffin papers December 26, 1842

John Smith Griffin (1807–1899) was an Oregon pioneer and missionary. The collection consists of Griffin's record of an interview with fellow missionaries.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet, 1 folder

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv48248 View

Smith, Abigail Raymond. Missionary letters, 1836-1856.

Title: Missionary letters, 1836-1856.

Abigail Smith's letters to Jane Jenks, Jasper Peet, and David Raymond discuss her decision to become a missionary, her journey to Oregon with her husband Alvin Thompson Smith, and events there, including the Whitman Massacre.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702126665 View

Smith, Alvin Thompson, 1802-1888. Papers, 1820-1887.

Title: Papers, 1820-1887.

Papers include: Diary (1820-1887) containing brief entries recording his early life, overland journey (1840) and events in Oregon; papers (1851-1859) of the Tuality Plains and Tualatin postoffices; materials related to the Tualatin Academy and Congregational churches in Oregon; personal and business letters (1823-1877); accounts, warrants, and promissory notes; Smith's governmental appointments (1843-1855). Portion (1840-1846) of diary has been transcribed and indexed.

ArchivalResource: .5 cu. ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35797777 View

Griffin, John Smith. Letter, 1844 June 18 : Tualatin Plains, to Alvin T. Smith, West Tualatin.

Title: Letter, 1844 June 18 : Tualatin Plains, to Alvin T. Smith, West Tualatin.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29854265 View

Spalding, Henry Harmon, 1803-1874. Papers of Henry and Eliza Spalding, 1836-[ca. 1968].

Title: Papers of Henry and Eliza Spalding, 1836-[ca. 1968].

Correspondence, diaries, clippings, photographs, transcripts, photocopies, and other papers related to the Spaldings' missionary work among the Nez Percé; account books of Henry Hart Spalding, an Almota, Washington, merchant; photoprints of the second Mrs. Spalding and Rev. and Mrs. J.S. Griffin; correspondence of the Spaldings with A.T. Smith, General O.F. Marshall, and Chief Spokan Garry. Much of this material was procured by C.M. Drury from scattered sources for his biographies of Pacific Northwest missionaries.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29852283 View

Alvin Thompson Smith letters, 1843-1868

Title: Alvin Thompson Smith letters 1843-1868

Alvin T. Smith, lay missionary and Oregon pioneer, came overland to Oregon in 1840 and settled in Forest Grove. Letters concern the Congregational Church and Tualatin Academy.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet, 1 folder

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv88601 View

Raymond, Henry C. Paper, 1852 November 6.

Title: Paper, 1852 November 6.

Signed manuscript document taking oath of office as a postal official. Certification signed by Alvin T. Smith.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29853721 View

Smith, Alvin Thompson, 1802-1888. Diaries, 1820-1887.

Title: Diaries, 1820-1887.

Original diaries (1820-1887) of Alvin Thompson Smith. Subjects include: an account of Smith's overland trek from Quincy, Illinois (February 9, 1840) to the Whitman mission, Walla Walla, Washington (August 14, 1840); a description of missionary life at H.H. Spalding's Lapwai mission, as well as other events in early Oregon.

ArchivalResource: Original: .25 cu. ft.Typescript: 125 p.Microfilm: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31759917 View

Walker, Joel Pickens, 1797-1879. Narrative of adventures through Alabama, Florida, New Mexico, Oregon, California &c. : ms., 1878.

Title: Narrative of adventures through Alabama, Florida, New Mexico, Oregon, California &c. : ms., 1878.

Notes on family and early life; service in Seminole War; opening of the Santa Fe trade, 1822; journey to Oregon, 1840, with missionaries, Harvey Clark, A.T. Smith and P.B. Littlejohn, (part way with members of the American Fur Company); journey from Oregon to California, 1841; Sutter's Fort and Russian trade; return to Oregon, 1843, and return to California, 1848; the Constitutional Convention; land in Napa Co., and final settlement in Sonoma. Brief mention of many pioneers in Oregon and California.

ArchivalResource: Originals : 18 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (20 exposures) : negative (Rich. 395:5) and positive.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26081120 View

Gaines, John Pollard, 1795-1857. Document, 1851 Jul 3.

Title: Document, 1851 Jul 3.

Document authorizing and empowering the Honorable Alvin T. Smith of Washington County, Oregon Territory, to serve as Judge of the Probate Court of the County, signed by Gov. J. P. Gaines and Secretary of Oregon Territory E. Hamilton.

ArchivalResource: 1 p. (in 2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702127581 View

Smith, Alvin Thompson, 1802-1888. Missionary letters, 1840-1852

Title: Missionary letters, 1840-1852.

Alvin Thompson Smith's letters to Caleb A. and Sarah F. Smith describe his overland journey with his wife Abigail to Oregon Territory and their missionary efforts.

ArchivalResource: 10 items.

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3135349 View

Atkinson, G. H. (George Henry), 1819-1889. Letter, 1856 January 11 : Oregon City (Or.), to A.T. Smith.

Title: Letter, 1856 January 11 : Oregon City (Or.), to A.T. Smith.

Signed holograph regarding a meeting of the trustees of Tualatin Academy and Pacific University in February 1856. A note about the letter is included.

ArchivalResource: 2 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29852602 View

Gale, Joseph, 1800-1881. Letter, 1844 April 22 : to A.T. Smith.

Title: Letter, 1844 April 22 : to A.T. Smith.

Signed holograph concerning the use of pack saddles.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29852508 View

Henry Harmon Spalding Papers, 1836-1936

Title: Henry Harmon Spalding Papers 1836-1936

Correspondence, diaries, clippings, photographs, transcripts, photocopies, and other papers related to the Spalding's missionary work among the Nez Percé; account books of Henry Hart Spalding, an Almota, Washington, merchant; photoprints of the second Mrs. Spalding and Rev. and Mrs. J.S. Griffin; correspondence of the Spaldings with A.T. Smith, General O.F. Marshall, and Chief Spokane Garry. Much of this material was procured by C.M. Drury from scattered sources for his biographies of Pacific Northwest missionaries.

ArchivalResource: 3 containers.; 1.5 linear feet of shelf space.; 175 items.

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv46855 View