Autobiography and reminiscences of Israel Mitchell, and related materials, 1850-1949 (bulk 1947-1949).

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Autobiography and reminiscences of Israel Mitchell, and related materials, 1850-1949 (bulk 1947-1949).

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Hand written transcription, dated February 1947, by Harry M. Painter, the author's grandson. Also includes letter of transmission from Painter to his cousin Clayton Lewis, 1947 July 25; correspondence between Addis G. Olsen and Lancaster Pollard of the Oregon Historical Society, 1949; and carbon copy of typed transcript of a letter written by Israel Mitchell and printed in the Western Star, Milwaukie, Oregon, 1850 Nov. 28.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Painter, Harry M.

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Mitchell, Israel

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Israel Mitchell, a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone, was born in Kentucky in 1796. He moved to Oregon Territory in 1847 as part of a wagon train. There Mitchell had a variety of jobs from civil engineer to judge, until he was elected to the legislature of the state. He died near Portland, Oregon in 1873. From the description of Manuscripts of Israel Mitchell, 1857-ca.1924. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 298468788 ...

Olsen, Addis G.

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