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Land Program Recreational Project, Columbia Gorge
Report with appendices, discussing the feasibility and desirability of preserving areas of the Columbia River Gorge for recreational purposes. The report was produced by the Pacific Northwest Regional Planning Commission's Columbia Gorge Committee, chaired by John Yeon (1910-1994). The committee would release another report about conservation of the Gorge, "Columbia River Gorge Conservation and Development," in 1937.
Laura Jenkins Landers and Susie Jenkins Stokes papers
Papers relating to Laura Jenkins Landers (1908-2009) and Susie Jenkins Stokes (1915-2003) and their families. The sisters were born in Sicily Island, Louisiana, and were among the Black workers who moved to the Portland, Oregon, area in the 1940s. They worked in the shipyards during World War II, and as domestic workers after the war.
Elizabeth B. Landis research notes on the Kilchis River Valley
Elizabeth Landis (born 1908) was the granddaughter of pioneer Warren N. Vaughn, who settled in the Kilchis River Valley in 1853, and the great-granddaughter of Jacob S. Elliot, a homesteader of 1862. Collection includes "History of Kilchis River Valley" by Landis, along with maps, photographs and other illustrations, and a bibliography. Also included is a handwritten copy of a song, "Oregon," written by Vaughn, 1880.
Francis S. Landrum collection on Captain Jack's capture
Collection includes typescript photocopies of reports on the capture of Captain Jack, Modoc chief, and other Indians of the Modoc Indian War, collected from available sources by Francis S. Landrum.
Harry Lane statement about the armed neutrality bill
Autographed statement of U.S. Senator Harry Lane (1855-1917) regarding his position on the armed neutrality bill. The statement was written in response to criticisms of his position and claims that he had supported a filibuster of the bill. Lane was mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1905 to 1909, and was a U.S. senator for Oregon from 1913 to 1917. Lane opposed the United States' entry into World War I, and he died while in office.
Oral history interview with Sister John Mary Lane
Oral history interview with Sister John Mary Lane conducted by Roberta Watts from April 17 to June 6, 1978. Lane was a professor of scripture and theology at Marylhurst University in Marylhurst, Oregon.
Lang Syne Society records
Henry Langdon papers
First-class steamboat pilot's license renewal for Henry Langdon, October 7, 1868, allowing him to pilot steam vessels in the Oregon District, with a list of the classification of steam vessels.
Langerman family papers
Collection includes correspondence, 1908-1924, primarily of Fred Langerman, regarding stock and bond purchases and family news; "Junior Bible Stories" workbooks of Lucile Langerman; autograph book and dance card of Helen Langerman; and diplomas and certificates of Newton Langerman.
Josie Langmaid portrait
Tintype portrait of a child, Josie Langmaid. It is mounted on a card and has a gold-colored metal frame with a floral motif.