Orr Papers, 1824-1848
Scope and Contents
Four of these letters were written when Dwight was located in Arkansas Territory, the others from the later location of the mission in Indian Territory.
The letters refer to life at Dwight, but mostly are concerned with family and health problems. They are written by the Washburn sisters, Lavinia and Lydia, other members of the family, and T. M. (Theresa Maria) Bissell, a teacher at Dwight, who writes about teaching thirty-four scholars.
Dates
- Creation: 1824 - 1848
Biographical / Historical
James and Minerva Washburn Orr were missionaries to the Cherokees, stationed at Dwight Mission. James and Minerva were married November 18, 1821. Minerva died in 1852 and James married Julia F. Stone of Marietta, Ohio, in 1854. She had come to Dwight as a missionary.
Extent
12 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The letters are in rather poor condition, but there are typescripts for ease in reading.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441