A History of the Rogue River Valley Pioneer Period, 1850-1862
dissertation toward doctor of philosophy in history in the graduate division of the University of California by Jesse Lee Gilmore
deposited in University Library August 7, 1952
approved by Committee in Charge: Lawrence Kinnaird, Charles L. Camp and William N. Davis, Jr.
it is noted that much of this history was not recorded, or recorded after the pioneers had grown old "with memories somewhat dimmed by age"
includes illustrations. Chapter I. Early Explorations and Journeys through Southern Oregon; Chapter II. Discorvery and Exploitation of Gold; Chapter III. Oregon Coastal Settlements; Chapter IV. Military Road from Scottsburg to the Rogue River Valley; Chapter V. Crescent City, Commercial Port for the Rogue River Valley; Chapter VI. Indian Hostilities as a Threat to Settlement in the Rogue Valley; Chapter VII. Settlement of the Rogue River Valley; Chapter VIII. Travel Transportation and Communication. includes Classification of Bibliography. Bibliography and MAPS
this volume includes pp. 1 - 124