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Stories from the Trail

The Overlanders: 1841-1866


These articles were generously shared by Dr. Jim Tompkins, who works closely with the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City, Oregon. If you would like more information, visit their History Library.

NOTE: These articles may be downloaded for personal reading convenience or to be used in the classroom. For all other uses you must first obtain permission.

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