History of Oregon : Portland, Oregon : ms., 1878.

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History of Oregon : Portland, Oregon : ms., 1878.

Interview by H.H. Bancroft. At end are notations (in Judge Strong's hand?) on the Hudson's Bay Company's mode of operations. An account of Oregon and Washington history, with descriptions of towns, comments on the character of the Oregon community, remarks on mountain men and early settlers.

Originals : 84 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (86 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:13) and positive.

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