Blain, David and Kate Letters, 1852-1862, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: Subseries A
Description
Typed transcriptions of letters written by Methodist minister David Blain and his wife Catharine Paine Blain as well as an autobiographical fragment by David Blain and a brief history of Methodism in the early Puget Sound area. The letters detail life in the Seattle, Portland and Oregon City areas during the 1850's and early 1860's. Among issues discussed are the Indian wars in 1855-1856, land speculation in the Northwest and the effect of the gold rush on Portland, Oregon.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1862, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Gatke, Robert Moulton, 1896-1968 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu