Box 1

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An affidavit recounting events leading up to the massacre, which was published in Griffin's newspaper, probably at the behest of Henry Spalding.

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Invitation from David Lenox on behalf of the Baptist Church of Tualatin Plains inviting the area's churches to meet. This invitation was published in Griffin's newspaper in May 1848.

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3 letters from Spalding to John Smith Griffin, including one related to the publication of articles on the Whitman Massacre in Griffin's newspaper, the Oregon American; and a handwritten article, "Standing in Prayer," intended for publication in the newspaper.

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An affidavit recounting events leading up to the massacre, which was published in Griffin's newspaper, probably at the behest of Henry Spalding.

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Series of newspaper articles from the Hillsboro Argus published in 1927 on the church's early history, quoting from John Smith Griffin's papers.

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The collection includes original correspondence, writings, household accounts and notes related to John Smith Griffin, many of which are related to article in his newspaper, the Oregon American in 1848-1849, and to his work with the Congregational Church of Tualatin Plains in the 1840s-1850s. Notable items in the collection include:- Several letters and essays related to the Whitman Massacre written down within two years of the event. They...

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The collection includes original correspondence, writings, household accounts and notes related to John Smith Griffin, many of which are related to article in his newspaper, the Oregon American in 1848-1849, and to his work with the Congregational Church of Tualatin Plains in the 1840s-1850s. Notable items in the collection include:- Several letters and essays related to the Whitman Massacre written down within two years of the event. They...

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Photocopies mostly of material in this collection; some items may be from the Oregon Historical Society's John Smith Griffin Papers.