Herron, John. Diary, 1845. - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

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Herron, John. Diary, 1845.

Title

Diary, 1845.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31448344

Abstract

Typescript excerpts of John Herron's diary kept during his overland journey to Oregon; excerpts cover portion of trek from the Malheur River (August 23, 1845) to the Blue Mountains (September 8, 1845); party became lost when hired guide, Stephen Meek, misled them into believing that he knew a route to Willamette Valley that bypassed The Dalles; notes that Henry Martin found gold at "Blue Bucket Mine."

Extent

Typescript excerpts: 4 p.

Holding Repository

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7319193

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Herron, John P., 1968-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fr1w3x (person)

Meek, Stephen Hall, 1805-1889

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zw1kkh (person)

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