Manuscripts
Charles V. Walker papers
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Joseph Robinson Walker letter to Benjamin Silliman
Manuscripts
Letter from Joseph Robinson Walker to Benjamin Silliman, a prominent Yale chemist and mining consultant. Walker refers to Silliman's opinions on the Alice Mine in Montana, and expresses his hopes for its prosperous future. Written on "Walker Brothers, Bankers" letterhead.
mssHM 72905
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Franklin Dickerson Walker papers
Manuscripts
The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, ephemera and photographs, mostly pertaining to Walker's biographical research on Jack London (1876-1916). Included within the collection are copies of letters written by Jack London and his wife, Charmian London.
mssHM 45153-45237
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Elkanah Walker papers
Manuscripts
The collection consists of correspondence, 29 diaries, and one drawing related to the lives and activities of Elkanah Walker and Mary Richardson Walker. Subjects include the Walkers' trip from Maine to the Oregon Territory, the establishment of the Tshimakain Mission, their interactions with the Spokane Tribe of Indians, and wars with Native Americans in Oregon Territory. Materials created by US presidents in this collection include Franklin Pierce document signed appointing Joseph Lane as governor of Oregon Territory, 1853 March 16 (WA 31); Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter signed to Captain Theodore J. Eckarson, 1866 February 16 (WA 51); and Andrew Johnson land grant with secretarial signature to H.H. Spalding, 1866 December 14 (WA 52). Abraham Lincoln document signed appointing William L. Adams Collector of Customs, District of Oregon, 1861 April 8 (WA 47) has been transferred to the Abraham Lincoln collection, mssLincoln.
mssWA
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Cyrus H. Walker letter to the Editor, Pacific Monthly, Portland Oregon
Manuscripts
In this letter written in Albany, Oregon, Cyrus Walker recounts past article he's written on Oregon history as well as articles he wishes to write based on his personal experiences. As well as being advised to write more articles for the Pacific Monthly by friends and admirers, Walker was also advised to write a book based on his "reminiscences of pioneer days" in Oregon. He proposes an idea to the editor in which he rewrites some older articles adding new material and writes some new ones. After publication in Pacific Monthly, he would then publish them together in book form.
mssHM 20176
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My own Walker, journal of a dutiful wife, 1789-1801
Manuscripts
A typewritten, carbon copy transcription of the journal of Anna Walker edited by Edward Hall; the journal describes her life married to George T. Walker and his career in the British army. The transcription has Hall's autograph notes, additions and corrections; the pages have been trimmed down to different sizes and the page numbering is not consistent with some numbers repeated or skipped. Also included: the original "Perry Instantaneous Binder" and a paper folder with an autograph note by Hall: "Copy 170 2 of Revised version of 1789-1801 period (produced in 1952)."
mssHM 82875
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P.J. Walker Company photos
Visual Materials
Format: Photographic prints Description: Two photographs showing employees of the company consisting of a March 21, 1942, group photograph of employees on the Douglas Aircraft Project and a May 5, 1942, group photograph of employees standing in front of the Walker Construction Co. Office; a promotional photograph of Walker buildings built between 1929 and 1930; and an advertising photograph of a building under construction.
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