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J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials : Salem, Oregon, 1878-1888.
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Title:

J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials: Salem, Oregon, 1878-1888
Hubert Howe Bancroft collection

Creator/Contributor:

Brown, J. Henry (Joseph Henry), 1837-1898, creator

Abstract:

Describes his 1847 overland journey; the Rogue River Indian wars of 1855-1856; adventures in Oregon and California, to which he trailed cattle in 1858; Civil War service with the 1st Oregon Cavalry Volunteers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Bound in are four letters to H.H. Bancroft, 1878-1888, concerning the collection of historical materials. Includes photograph of Brown.

Date:

1878 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca -- n-us-or -- n-us--- -- n-us-wa -- n-us-id
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Personal narratives
Rogue River Indian War, 1855-1856
Cattle drives -- California
Cattle drives -- Oregon
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique -- Récits personnels
Conduite du troupeau -- Californie
Conduite du troupeau -- Oregon
Cattle drives
Overland journeys to the Pacific
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Oregon -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Washington (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Idaho -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
États-Unis -- Histoire -- 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession)
Oregon -- Histoire -- 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession)
California
Idaho
Oregon
United States
Washington (State)
United States. -- Army. -- Oregon Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1866)
United States. -- Army. -- Oregon Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1866)
Brown, J. Henry (Joseph Henry) -- 1837-1898 -- Archives
Brown, J. Henry (Joseph Henry) -- 1837-1898

Note:

Also available on microfilm.
Forms part of the Hubert Howe Bancroft Collection.
Preferred citation: J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials, BANC MSS P-A 8, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.

Type:

Archives.
History.
Personal narratives.
Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

print
50 leaves ; 32 cm
partial microfilm reel (57 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:5) and positive

Language:

English

Origin:

No place, unknown, or undetermined