A History of the Rogue River Valley Pioneer Period, 1850-1862, Volume 1
by Jesse Lee Gilmore dissertation for degree of doctor of philosophy in history in the graduate division of the University of California; deposited in University Library August 7, 1952
approved by Committee in Charge: Lawrence Kinnaird, Charles L. Camp and William N. Davis, Jr.
Chapter I. Early Explorations and Journeys Through Southern Oregon pp. 1-170; Chapter V. Crescent City Commercial Port for the Rogue River Valley pp. 171 - 238
Gilmore hoped this detailed study of the Rogue River area 1850-1862 would help complete the history of the settlement of the State of Oregon