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J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials : Salem, Oregon, 1878-1888.
BANC MSS P-A 8 ; BANC MSS P-A 1-11 FILM
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Title:
J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials: Salem, Oregon, 1878-1888Creator/Contributor:
Brown, J. Henry (Joseph Henry), 1837-1898, creatorAbstract:
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:
Brown, J. Henry (Joseph Henry) -- 1837-1898 -- ArchivesOverland journeys to the Pacific -- Personal narratives
Rogue River Indian War, 1855-1856
Cattle drives -- California
Cattle drives -- Oregon
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. -- Army. -- Oregon Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1866)
Oregon -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Washington (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Idaho -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Note:
Also available on microfilm.
J. Henry Brown autobiography and related materials, BANC MSS P-A 8, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.
Forms part of the Hubert Howe Bancroft Collection.
Type:
Autobiographies.Physical Description:
print
50 leaves ; 32 cm.
partial microfilm reel (57 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:5) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS P-A 8
BANC MSS P-A 1-11 FILM