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Showing Collections: 1981 - 1990 of 3489

The Metolius River

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1065
Abstract

Typescript carbon copy of "The Metolius River" by Duane W. DeTemple, Winter, 1964, for a class on the history of the Pacific Northwest taught by Thomas Vaughan.

Dates: 1964

Metropolitan Plant Closure Organizing Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1756
Abstract

The Metropolitan Plant Closure Organizing Committee was founded in 1981 to protect working people and their communities against plant closures. Records include newsletters, by-laws, minutes, agendas, surveys, and reports.

Dates: 1980-1981

Phil Metschan family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 882
Abstract

Papers of the family of Phil Metschan, Oregon state treasurer and owner of the Imperial Hotel in Portland. Materials include diaries, notebooks, correspondence, ephemera, certificates, 1930 election materials, and a scrapbook. Family members represented include Phil Metschan, Phil Metschan, Jr., Marie C. Metschan, Anna Metschan Cattanach, and Lillian and Jesse Evans Flanders.

Dates: 1855-1963; Majority of material found within 1880-1925

Oral history interview with Fred G. Meyer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9474
Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Meyer conducted by Gerry Pratt on August 25, 1970. Meyer, the founder of Fred Meyer, Inc., discusses the history and operations of the company.

Dates: 1970 August 25

Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 610
Abstract

Photographs and ephemera relating to the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. The materials were collected by Joseph Meyers (1910-1997), a marine engineer who worked for the company.

Dates: 1942-1969

Oral history interview with John P. Meynink

 Collection
Identifier: SR600
Abstract

Oral history interview with John P. Meynink conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. Meynink immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the early 20th century, and he eventually settled in Oregon.

Dates: 1990 June 6-20

Oral history interview with John P. Meynink

 Collection
Identifier: SR600-1
Abstract

Oral history interview with John P. Meynink conducted by Jim Strassmaier from August 17-24, 1990. Meynink immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the early 20th century, and he eventually settled in Oregon.

Dates: 1990 August 17-24

Eric Gustavus Michelson prints of dams in Oregon

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5388
Abstract

Collection includes two color prints by Eric Gustavus Michelson. The prints are artist's renderings made for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, one depicting an aerial view of The Dalles Dam and the Columbia River, and one showing a sectional view of the powerhouse of the McNary Dam.

Dates: circa 1953

Military roads collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1062
Abstract

Collection consists of photocopy documents pertaining to military roads in Oregon, 1854-1858, including Astoria-Salem roads and Scottsburg-Myrtle Creek road; and typescript copies of documents pertaining to the activities of the Bureau of Topographical Engineers of the War Department on the Columbia River, from Columbia Barracks (Fort Vancouver) to Fort Dalles, 35 pages, 1855-1857 and 1874-1875.

Dates: 1854-1875

Dr. Justin Millard account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1116
Abstract

Collection consists of an account book for a doctor in Portland, Oregon, 1853-1855, regarding patients and medical expenses.

Dates: 1853-1855

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Oregon 1727
correspondence 806
interviews 763
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photographs 487
Photographs 426
oral histories (literary genre) 416
Businesses and Corporations 284
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
Washington (State) 111
Women 111
Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 105
Diaries 93
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 88
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 88
Religion 83
Sports and Recreation 78
Architectural Drawings 77
reminiscences 76
Immigrants -- Oregon 72
Judges -- Oregon 71
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 69
certificates 69
Civil Procedure and Courts 68
Forestry and Forestry Products 68
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
Legislation -- Oregon 50
Business enterprises -- Oregon -- Portland 49
ships plans 47
California 46
United States -- Immigration and emigration 45
Native Americans 44
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American 43
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
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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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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 33
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ledgers (account books) 30
Japanese Americans 29
Portland (Or.) -- Photographs 29
architectural drawings (visual works) 29
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engravings (prints) 28
newsletters 27
Labor Unions 26
Laws and Legislation 26
Public prosecutors -- Oregon 26
Energy Production 25
English language -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Foreign speakers 24
Expeditions and Adventure 24
research (documents) 24
Alaska 23
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Language
English 3466
French 32
German 19
Japanese 10
Spanish; Castilian 7
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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. 61
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
Keith, Patricia 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
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