Medorem Crawford papers, 1842-1891.

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Medorem Crawford papers, 1842-1891.

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Collection consists of diaries, 1859-1886 (not inclusive of all years); Correspondence 1842-1891; expedition reports and accounts; bills and receipts; account books and ledgers. Also included are an 1861 diary of Medorem Crawford, Jr. and an 1862 diary of LeRoy Crawford.

1.5 linear ft. (3 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7608088

University of Oregon Libraries

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Crawford, Medorem, 1844-

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Medorem Crawford, Jr. (1844-1921) was a member of one of Oregon's early pioneer families. His distinguished career in the United States Army included participation in the expedition dispatched in 1868 to establish a U.S. military post on Alaska's Cook Inlet. That expedition nearly ended in disaster with the sinking of its vessel "Torrent" off Dangerous Cape, but returned in 1869 to build Fort Kenay at present-day Kenai, Alaska. From the description of Medorem Crawford papers, 1868-18...

Crawford, Medorem, 1819-1891

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Oregon legislator (1847-1849; 1860); federal collector of internal revenue (1864-1869) and appraiser of customs (1871-1875). Settled early in Oregon (1842) and operated one of first mercantile stores there. His eldest son, also named Medorem, was first white child born west of Willamette River. From the description of Account book of Medorem Crawford, 1845 [microform]. [1953] (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 41638656 From the description of Medorem Crawf...

Crawford, LeRoy.

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Captain LeRoy Crawford was the brother of Medorem Crawford (1819-1893), an 1842 immigrant to Oregon and early Oregon politician. Etta D. Crawford was their niece and Henrietta Crawford was Medorem's daughter. From the description of Scrapbooks of travels, 1903-1911. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 752183714 ...