"C. B. West and his Oregon experiences," 1844-1853.

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"C. B. West and his Oregon experiences," 1844-1853.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34796539

Consists of transcripts of 19 letters from Calvin B. West, Defiance, Ohio, to various members of his family (1844-1852); West's overland journal and Oregon diary (1853); and, drafts of two essays based on the above materials by Reginald Ray Stuart and Grace Dell Stuart (1960).

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7366643

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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West family.

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Stuart, Grace D. (Grace Dell), 1889-

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West, Calvin Brookings, 1816-1855.

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Calvin Brookings West settled in Defiance, Ohio (1843) with his wife, Elizabeth Ludlow Hudson West. His many letters to relatives describe family life in Ohio (1844-1852). In 1853 West travelled alone to Oregon. He kept a journal of his experiences and sent regular letters to family members about life on trail and in Umpqua River Valley, Oregon (1853). When West's wife became ill, he returned to Ohio (1854). After her recovery, they took ship for Oregon, but West died of cholera before they reac...

Stuart, Reginald R. (Reginald Ray), 1882-

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Collection displays letterheads and forms used in 19th century by Wells, Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo, founded 1852, was formed chiefly to transport gold dust and other valuables between California mining frontier and eastern seaboard. By 1866 Wells Fargo had 147 stations within California and controlled traffic between Salt Lake City and San Francisco. From the description of Stuart Transportation Documents, 1859-1899. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 34661252 ...