Oregon-California Trails Association | Protected: Volume 44, Issue 1

Protected: Volume 44, Issue 1 – Spring 2026

Overland Journal·

The Overland Journal is OCTA's quarterly journal of scholarly research into the emigrant experience and our 19th century historic trails. In addition to research articles, the journal regularly includes book reviews, letters to the editor, and a page of diary quotes from original trail diaries. The journal began publication in 1983, and here you have access to all 30+ years of content.

As an OCTA member, you have free access to all 30+ years of the Overland Journal. Simply contact us via email or call us at (816) 252-2276 so we can confirm your membership and send you a password. If you are not yet a member, join now and you will have unlimited access to our online Overland Journal and receive all of the other benefits of membership as well.

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