"Portland 1868" by Herman Lueg
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Typed translations (49 leaves and 83 leaves) of Mr. Lueg's 1867 diary documenting a 77-member wagon train journey, organized by a Capt. P.B. Davy, from St. Cloud, Minn. to Helena, Mont. and then on to Portland, Ore., going through North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The route in North Dakota included stops at forts Abercrombie, Ransom, Stevenson, Berthold, and Buford. There is also a partial list of the persons in the party. Also in the collection are two articles based on the diary by C.S. Kingston and Maude S. Tronslin. The translation from the German original was made by W.J. Kommers of Spokane, Wash.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1930-1961
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Items (4 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Lueg, H. (Henry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Kommers, W. J. (Person)
- From the Collection: Tronslin, Maude S. (Person)
- From the Collection: Kingston, Ceylon Samuel. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu