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From: "Edward A. Black, Sr." <>
Subject: [IDONEIDA ] [Fwd: EARLY OREGON TERRITORY & OLD TIMER'S LORE [IDONEIDA]]
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 17:21:08 -0800

Dick Pollard wrote:

> Howdy,
>
> Seeking "Old Timers" lore on Early Oregon Territory pioneers, e.g., The
> Bonaparte's presence in Early Oregon Territory, the Blue Bucket Mine,
> the Lost Wagon, The Mounted Rifles (a.k.a. Texas Rangers), The first
> Mormon's in Early Oregon Territory, and the Whitman Mission Massacre,
> etcetera.
>
> Fellow genealogists and researchers this is a "call" for literally
> "anything" that you may have read, heard through the process of "oral
> tradition" or that you may have researched in the states of Idaho,
> Oregon, (Montana?) and Washington.
>
> I'm particularly interested in 19th Century: American Indian, Anglo,
> British, German, and French documents, recollections or "oral
> interviews." Or, knowledge of any published information or archives
> which may hold key data on Early Oregon Territory explorers, historical
> figures, institutions, lawmakers, military, missionaries, settlers,
> etcetera.
>
> For example, "obscure information" on the early 19th Century Walla Walla
> Valley "French" settlers or the "Hawaiian Missionaries" that sailed down
> the Columbia River (FYI: they brought the very first printing press to
> Early Oregon Territory).
>
> Interestingly, both the Early 19th Century French and the Hawaiian
> Missionaries were "neighbors" to the Whitman Mission but the former
> definitely preceded Marcus Whitman's presence in Early Oregon
> Territory. But then again, the latter may have, also.
>
> What's my motivation you ask? Continued "objective research" on my
> Early Oregon Territory pioneers "oral tradition." (See some of my posts
> at: http://www.deja.com). At this point in my research, I'd like to
> expand my "scope" to include "oral tradition" from other Early Oregon
> Territory pioneer descendants.
>
> As well as "call" for obscure and archived information sources that I am
> unaware of, i.e., that may contain "obscure" or "unpublicized" data on
> the "who, what, when, where and why's" of our Early Oregon Territory
> pioneers.
>
> I'd also be "very interested" in discussing the possibility of
> collaborating with others to create a long-term Web site (or book? or?)
> as a repository for this data.
>
> Clearly, this is a long-term project but if you are the least bit
> interested (or know of someone that may be), e-mail me.
>
> Best,
> Dick Pollard
> Post Office Box 1733
> Richland, WA 99352-0060
>
> http://home1.gte.net/pollard/index.htm
> Fax: (208) 248-6395
> United States of America
>
> P.S., If you are not a descendant of Early Oregon Territory pioneers and
> you think that I may be interested in what you have to offer or have
> heard of but are not sure. I'd definitely love to hear from you; so
> pass-it-on or let's collaborate!
>
> And, if you know of another list or Web site that this post should be
> submitted to, please let me know. Thanks in advance -- and many
> T-H-A-N-K-S to those that have privately responded to my original post
> on Washington lists -- I'll keep-in-touch. :)

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