Gilliam Family Papers
Scope and Contents
The Gilliam Family Papers consists of Colonel Cornelius Gilliam's commission papers for the First Regiment of Oregon Riflemen, estate papers, and a newspaper article describing his life. These papers, which date from 1847 through 1957, also contain a letter of introduction for Masonic Lodge membership, farm lease documents, and letters requesting compensation for service in wars fought against Native Americans from 1855 to 1856. Also included is an autobiography describing his participation in the conflicts with Native Americans, and real estate transaction documents, from 1878 and 1879, for Washington S. Gilliam.
Dates
- 1847-1957
Creator
- Gilliam family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 tube)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Gilliam Family Papers house materials related to the pioneer Gilliam family who settled in the Oregon and Washington Territories. These papers include commision papers for the first regiment of Oregon Riflemen, estate papers, and newspaper articles. These papers, which date from 1847 through 1957, also contain letters and farm lease documents.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Creator
- Gilliam family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Gilliam Family 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