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Elizabeth B. Landis research notes on the Kilchis River Valley

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2825
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1950-1988

Francis S. Landrum collection on Captain Jack's capture

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 954
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1965

Harry Lane papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 536
Abstract

Papers relating to Harry Lane (1855-1917), who was mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1905-1909 and a U.S. senator for Oregon from 1913 until his death. Papers include a small amount of original correspondence from and to Lane; drafts and research materials for a biography by the Federal Writers' Project, circa 1940; news clippings about Lane; and writings and notes by Lane's daughter Nina Lane McBride (later Nina Lane Faubion).

Dates: 1891-circa 1940

Harry Lane statement about the armed neutrality bill

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 930
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1917 March 20

Oral history interview with Sister John Mary Lane

 Collection
Identifier: SR9012
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1978 April 17-June 6

Lang Syne Society records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2160
Abstract Records of the Lang Syne Society include minutes, 1914-1988; correspondence, 1962-1974; membership applications, circa 1930-1979; menus, 1919-1968; financial records, 1953-1988; history, 1975 and 1984; constitution and by-laws, 1916-1988; membership records, correspondence and necrology, 1949-1983; press releases, 1970-1978; and miscellaneous ephemera. The society was an organization of businessmen dedicated to friendship and to "perpetuate the memory and history of those who helped build...
Dates: 1914-1988

Henry Langdon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2073
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1868 October 7

Langerman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2797
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1907-1924

Josie Langmaid portrait

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1138
Abstract

Tintype portrait of a child, Josie Langmaid. It is mounted on a card and has a gold-colored metal frame with a floral motif.

Dates: circa 1850-1899

Langtry photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1111
Abstract

Forty-three black and white photographs and 43 negatives of the Maupin, Oregon area, including agriculture, businesses, Hunt's Ferry, and the Oregon Trunk railroad.

Dates: circa 1906-1930

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Oregon 1726
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interviews 762
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photographs 487
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oral histories (literary genre) 415
Businesses and Corporations 283
administrative records 281
financial records 210
printed ephemera 202
Home and Family 196
Politics and Politicians 176
Ships and Shipping 174
Fine Arts 168
diaries 167
scrapbooks 163
Architecture 151
clippings (information artifacts) 151
Military 144
legal documents 140
Pioneers 134
Clubs and Societies 124
account books 122
Women 111
Washington (State) 110
Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 104
Diaries 93
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 88
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 88
Religion 83
Architectural Drawings 77
Sports and Recreation 77
reminiscences 76
Immigrants -- Oregon 72
Judges -- Oregon 71
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 69
certificates 69
Civil Procedure and Courts 68
Forestry and Forestry Products 67
speeches (documents) 67
Elementary and Secondary Education 63
Performing Arts 63
Pioneers -- Oregon 63
building plans 62
Overland journeys to the Pacific 58
drawings (visual works) 56
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Agriculture 53
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Business enterprises -- Oregon -- Portland 48
ships plans 47
California 46
United States -- Immigration and emigration 45
Native Americans 44
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lithographs 43
African Americans 42
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Oregon -- Politics and government 41
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manuscripts for publication 40
minutes (administrative records) 40
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histories (literary works) 38
Retail Trade 37
blueprints (reprographic copies) 37
Gays and Lesbians 35
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 35
Land Use 35
ephemera (general object genre) 34
Neighborhoods -- Oregon -- Portland 33
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Japanese Americans 29
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architectural drawings (visual works) 29
ledgers (account books) 29
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engravings (prints) 28
newsletters 27
Labor Unions 26
Laws and Legislation 26
Public prosecutors -- Oregon 26
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English language -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Foreign speakers 24
Expeditions and Adventure 24
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Alaska 23
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Language
English 3463
French 32
German 19
Japanese 10
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 91
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 72
Strassmaier, James 67
Hansen, Clark 62
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Dodds, Linda S. 60
Republican Party (Or.) 52
Democratic Party (Or.) 49
Immigrant Story (Hillsboro, Or.) 42
United States. District Court (Oregon) 38
Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011 37
O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) 37
Watts, Roberta 27
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest 24
United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society 23
Northwest Power Planning Council (U.S.) 20
Oregon. Supreme Court 19
United States. Congress. Senate 19
Johnston, J. H. (John H.), 1855-1944 18
Harmon, Rick 17
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) 16
Oregon Historical Society 16
Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974 15
Portland Rose Festival (Portland, Or.) 15
Portland General Electric Company 14
Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987 14
McCall, Tom, 1913-1983 13
Oregonian (Firm) 13
Johnson, Curtis 12
Minidoka Relocation Center 12
Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) 12
Dollahite, Nancy E. 11
Oregon Journal (Firm) 11
Pendleton Round-Up 11
United States. Army 11
University of Oregon 11
Kolisch, Marian W. 10
Meier & Frank (Portland, Or.) 10
Neuberger, Richard L. (Richard Lewis), 1912-1960 10
Oregon. Circuit Court (Multnomah County) 10
Oregon. Court of Appeals 10
Yaw’s Top Notch (Portland, Or.) 10
Atiyeh, Victor 9
Dilg, Janice (Janice Lynn) 9
Hudson's Bay Company 9
Oregon (Battleship) 9
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation 9
Angelus Studio (Portland, Or.) 8
Boe, Jason, 1929-1990 8
Edwards, Cecil L. 8
Fred Meyer, Inc. 8
Green, Edith, 1910-1987 8
McLoughlin, John, 1784-1857 8
Portland Public Schools (Or.) 8
Roberts, Betty, 1923-2011 8
Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, Or.) 8
United States. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit) 8
Vaughan, Thomas, 1924-2013 8
Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888 7
Gifford, Benjamin A. 7
Goldschmidt, Neil E., 1940- 7
Hartman, Judy 7
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) 7
Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881 7
McArthur, Lewis L. 7
McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944 7
Oregon Geographic Names Board 7
Reed College (Portland, Or.) 7
United States. Congress. House 7
Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009 7
Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861 6
Failing, Henry, 1834-1898 6
Frank, Gerry (1923) 6
Gates, John, 1829-1888 6
Howard, Vinita M., 1928- 6
McArthur, Lewis A. (Lewis Ankeny), 1883-1951 6
Mehren, Elizabeth 6
Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905 6
Neuberger, Maurine B. (Maurine Brown), 1907-2000 6
Oregon. Circuit Court (Lane County) 6
Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives 6
Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State 6
Portland (Or.). Bureau of Police 6
Portland (Or.). Fire Department 6
Portland Art Association (Portland, Or.). Museum Art School 6
Portland Art Museum (Or.) 6
Portland Assembly Center (Portland, Or.) 6
Portland Civic Theatre (Portland, Or.) 6
Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.) 6
Rankin, Tex (John Gilbert), 1894-1947 6
Shaver Transportation Company (Portland, Or.) 6
Smith family 6
Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway 6
Sprague, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1887-1969 6
Straub, Robert W. 6
Sweetland, Monroe, 1910-2006 6
Tule Lake Relocation Center 6
United States. Attorney (Oregon) 6
University of Oregon. Medical School 6
Washington Public Power Supply System 6
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