Crawford Isbell papers , 1864-1865
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Isbell, Crawford, 1837-1864
- Title
- Crawford Isbell papers
- Dates
- 1864-1865 (inclusive)18641865
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 061
- Summary
- Crawford Isbell (1837-1864) lived in Eugene, Oregon, worked in mines in California, and was murdered on on the road between Canyon City and Eugene. The collection (1864-1865) contains correspondence from Isbell to his siblings, and letters from other's regarding Isbell's murder.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical Note
Crawford Isbell (1837-1864) lived in Eugene, Oregon but worked in mines in California. He was murdered "on the road between Canyon City and Eugene by one Henry Deadmond, who was hanged in this city [The Dalles, Oregon] for that crime on Feb. 7, 1865."
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence from Isbell to his siblings, and letters from others regarding Isbell's murder.
Correspondence includes:
letters by Isbell writing from Yreka and Scotts Valley, California to his sister and brother about work in the mines;
letters from 1864-1865, reporting and confirming the murder of Crawford Isbell.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Guide to the Crawford Isbell Papers
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--California
- Miners--California
- Pioneers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Isbell, Crawford, 1837-1864
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
