Oscar N. Wheeler Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-676

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Oscar N. Wheeler Scrapbook houses the scrapbook of Oscar N. Wheeler, an Ohio native who settled in Walla Walla in the late 1870s or early 1880s. This collection, which dates from July 1874 to April 1883, consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, evidencing the prices of farming-related stock at the time, as well as contemporary scientific discoveries and guides. This scrapbook offers insight into the day-to-day realities of the era.

Dates

Creation: 1874-1883

Creator

Wheeler, Oscar N. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Oscar N. Wheeler was born in Ohio in April 1844. He enlisted in the Union Army on August 27, 1861 at the age of 17, and obtained the station of sargent before his discharge on September 21, 1865 at age 21. During this time he lead the Company E of the Ohio Regiment 184. Between 1874 and 1883, Wheeler moved to the Clyde precinct of Walla Walla, and by 1883 was filing for proof of claim for his homestead parcel.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Oscar N. Wheeler Scrapbook contains the scrapbook of Oscar N. Wheeler, an Ohio native who settled in Walla Walla in the late 1870s or early 1880s. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings evidencing primarily the prices of farming-related stock at the time. This scrapbook contains ephemera from 1874 through 1883.