Guide to the Diary of James Akin, Jr.

Collection — Box: 326

Identifier: H71-99

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Scope and Content

Oregon Trail diary of James Akin, Jr. briefly detailing events, conditions, and hardships of the trail. Members of the Richey family are also mentioned.

This diary appears to be a hand-transcribed copy of the original, possibly created by Edgar Richey, who included notes in the last few pages of the diary stating "This is the last entry left by James Akin", and "This is my rememberance - Edgar Richey". The handwritting appears to be consistent throughout the entire book, including these added memories.

Dates

1852

Creator

Akin, James, Jr., 1807-1852 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

1 file folder (1 small, vertically bound notebook of lined paper.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Overland Trail diary of James Akin Jr., who traveled from Clinton, Iowa, to Oregon in 1852. The party included the Akin, Richey, and Ingram families. Following Akin's death on the trail, his orphaned children were taken in and raised by the Richey family.

Arrangement

None

Acquisition Information

Donated in 1971

Related Materials

A 001, James Akin papers, 1852-1919, University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository, University of Oregon Libraries. This diary appears to be similar to the Wyoming State Archives diary and is perhaps another transcribed copy of the original diary.