William A. Hockett Collection
Collection
Identifier: WCMss-228
Scope and Contents
The William A. Hockett Collection, which dates from circa 1847, consists of a typescript of experiences on the Oregon Trail in 1847, and two manuscripts compiled by Velma Hockett Bosworth. William A. Hockett is related to Liz Hockett, Whitman alumna of 2011.
Dates
- 1847
Creator
- Bosworth, Velma Hockett (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The William A. Hockett Collection, which dates from circa 1847, consists of a tpescript of an experience on the Oregon Trail in 1847 and two manuscripts compiled by Velma Hockett Bosworth.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Velma Hockett Bosworth. The accession number associated with this collection is retro-0754.
Creator
- Bosworth, Velma Hockett (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the William A. Hockett Collection
- Author
- Elizabeth Hambleton
- 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