Edward Chambreau papers, 1845-1902. 1845-1902.

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Edward Chambreau papers, 1845-1902. 1845-1902.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/55142847

The collection consists of manuscript pages of Chambreau's diary and of his autobriography and various writings, correspondence, biographies and genealogical data, clippings, medals, and the Chambreau/McBee family Bible.

4 linear ft. (7 MS boxes, 1 flat box)

Reed College Library

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Reed College Library

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Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909

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Oliver Howard was born in Leeds, Maine, the son of Rowland Bailey Howard and Eliza Otis Howard. Rowland, a farmer, died when Oliver was 9 years old. Oliver attended Monmouth Academy in Monmouth, North Yarmouth Academy in Yarmouth, Kents Hill School in Readfield, and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1850 at the age of 19. He then attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1854, fourth in his class of 46 cadets, as a brevet second lieutenant of ordnance. He served at the Watervlie...

Chambreau, Edward, 1821-1902.

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Eduoard Chambreau was born in 1821 in Froeshville, France, and emigrated to Canada at age 4. He attended the Sisters School in Montreal, was a member of the Society of Patriots for which he was arrested and briefly imprisoned in 1837. Apprenticed to a tailor, he left Montreal to join the circus, traveling for several years. In 1843 he enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Mexican American War in 1846 and had duty in California. He lived for a time in Oregon City, worked briefly at...