John Work papers, 1823-1944 (bulk 1823-1835).

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John Work papers, 1823-1944 (bulk 1823-1835).

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The collection consists primarily of typescript copies of John Work's journals and letters, most of which were collected by the scholar Isaac Burpee, in preparation for a publication in the early 1940s, and by the scholar T.C. Elliott. A typescript of Burpee's book "The story of John Work" (1943) begins the collection. Also included are Burpee's hand written notes. The Work journals provide details on all aspects of the various expeditions in which he participated. They include observations on flora, fauna, Native Americans, and the logistics of travel and encampment. The collection also includes copies of Work's letters to Edward Ermatinger of the Hudson's Bay Company, and a copy of Work's will. The microfilm contains a copy of the original manuscript journal of John Work, 1823-1835, along with a typescript copy of 1944, both housed in the Provincial Archives of British Columbia.

.5 cubic feet (1 document case, 1 reel microfilm)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Ermatinger, Edward, 1797-1876

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Edward Ermatinger (February 1797-October 1876) was a Canadian fur trader, businessman and politician. From the description of Edward Ermatinger letters [manuscripts], 1826-1846. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 678944440 From the guide to the Edward Ermatinger letters, 1826-1846, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...

Elliott, T. C. (Thompson Coit), 1862-1943

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Thompson Coit Elliott resided in Walla Walla, Washington, from 1886 until his death in 1943 at the age of 80. Born in Newington, Connecticut and educated at Amherst College in Massachusetts, Elliott traveled west and made his living as an investment banker. He married Anna A. Baker in Walla Walla in 1890. His passion for history is revealed by an outpouring of historical publications, mostly in the Oregon Historical Quarterly and the Washington Historical Quarterly, and in his years...

Hudson's Bay Company

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Burpee, Isaac, 1875-1951

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Isaac Burpee (1875-1951) was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and never married. He graduated from the University of New Brunswick and was active in the Alaska gold rush. By the early 1920s, Burpee was operating the Miami Quarry in Lincoln County, Oregon. He was also a construction engineer for the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway on the north bank of Columbia River and took part in the building of the Celilo Canal. Burpee was a construction engineer at Kern & Kibbe on three major Oregon...

North West Company

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Founded in 1779 in Montreal, the North West Company was in the fur-trading business in the Canadian (or British North American) North-West. In 1821, it merged with its main competitor, the Hudson's Bay Company. From the description of North West Company Papers [manuscript]. 1800-1818. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225562908 ...

Work, John, 1792-1861

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Work, born in Ireland, entered the service of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1814, was assigned to the Columbia District in 1823, appointed a Chief Trader in 1830, and after an eventful life died at Victoria, British Columbia. From the description of John Work journals, 1824-1834. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 85036869 John Work (originally "Wark") was born in Cork, Ireland and joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1814. He served first at York Factory ...