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Family letters, 1889

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS049:01.05

Scope and Contents

The correspondence includes letters between members of the Anderson family written in 1889. Correspondence includes a 32-page letter written by Mary Hannah "Minnie" Tolman (nee Anderson) that describes her experiences in Kodiak, Alaska. Letters describe interactions with wildlife, cold weather, disease, and Alaska Native people. The collection includes letters from Lena Phillips (nee Anderson) of Ida, Montana.

Dates

  • 1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From MSS 049 Anderson - Phillips family papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (19 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English