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Josiah Gregg Papers, 1829-1858

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-79

Scope and Contents

Often called "the Historian of the Santa Fe Trade," Josiah Gregg (1806-1850) was an early trader, and the author of 'Commerce of the Prairies,' published in 1844; These papers consist of sixteen letters to his brother John concerning business and trade and also tell something of his work as a doctor. There are several "memorandum books." One notebook contains notes made while he was in medical school at Louisville, Kentucky. A note on the front of the book indicates it would be "what we now call post graduate work," but it is not known when this note was penned. There is a photograph of Gregg and two of his sister.

Interesting item: There are several hand-drawn maps of his travels with the Arkansas Regiment into Mexico. A map of the Saltillo area is particularly good.

Dates

  • Creation: 1829 - 1858

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

29 items

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

The papers are in fair condition, and there are some typescripts. Some of the letters are difficult to read as the sentences are written both horizontally and vertically.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
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