Wilbur, James Harvey, 1811-1887
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Robert M. Gatke “Chronicles of Willamette” research collection
Collection
Identifier: WUA008
Overview
The Robert M. Gatke “Chronicles of Willamette” research collection contains the documents, records, and other historical materials that Gatke collected while researching the history of Willamette University and the Mid-Willamette Valley. Of particular note is the depth of material concerning Willamette University’s first fifty years and the impact of World War II on the University’s curriculum, student body, and daily life. There is also information on Gatke’s search for the diary of Cyrus...
Dates:
1835-1968; Majority of material found within 1919-1968
James H. Wilbur papers
Collection
Identifier: WUA030
Overview
The James H. Wilbur papers consist of his travel journal, correspondence, and legal and accounting papers dating from 1846 to 1887. The bulk of the material is from the 1880s and pertains to his career as Indian Agent for the Yakama Reservation at Fort Simcoe in the Washington Territory.
Dates:
1846-1887; Majority of material found within 1880-1887