The Historical Development of Southern Oregon, 1825-1852
by Anna Lee Guest, A.B. (Oklahoma College for Women) 1924
Thesis, submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in History in the Graduate Division of the University of California approved by Herbert E.Bolton, Chairman, C.E. Chapman & John B. Leighly, May 1929 [Rowell, Librarian]
Chapter I: Fur traders in southern Oregon + establishment of Fort Umpqua, a fur trading outpost
II: Exploration incidental to settlement of Columbia River Valley--cattle industry, Willamette Cattle Company, 1837; drive by Hudson's Bay Company 1840-1841; private enterprise 1843 Joseph Gale-captain; early missionary effort on Umpqua river 1837, 1840
III: opening immigrant route thru southern Oregon: motives, early attempts, south Road Company 1846, 1st immigration along the new road, establishment of favorable reputation for the southern route
IV: effects of discover of gold in California: news to oregon, temporary depopulation, effects on Oregon, advantages of new settlements in southern Oregon
V: Klamation exploring expedition 1850: organization, purpose explorations, accomplishments
VI: discovery of gold in southern Oregon and permanent settlement of the region: discovery and gold rush, dispensatio of justice in mining camps, opening new trade routes, permanent settlement
pp: 110-122=Essay on Authorities; maps and index by Marian Place, 1976 included