Edith Moore Bendix Papers
Scope and Contents
The Edith Moore Bendix Papers consists of two handwritten accounts, by Florence Melton, of her family and their settlement in Oregon and Washington from 1862 to 1880. Accounts of the founding of Dayton and Pomeroy, Washington and reports of contact with the Nez Perce are included in these papers.
Dates
- 1920-1923
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Edith Moore Bendix Papers contain materials related to the overland travels to Oregon and Washington by members of the pioneer Courtney, Melton and Buttram families. These papers, which date from 1920 through 1923, consist of two handwritten accounts, by Florence Melton, of her family and their settlement in Oregon and Washington from 1862 to 1880. Accounts of the founding of Dayton and Pomeroy, Washington and reports of contact with the Nez Perce are included in these papers.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Source
- Bendix, Edith Moore (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Edith Moore Bendix Papers
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository