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Memorial column at Astoria, Or., plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3115
Abstract

Collection includes 26 blueprint plot plans, elevations and lettering details on 12 sheets of the memorial column at Astoria, Oregon, by architect Electus D. Litchfield.

Dates: 1926

Memories

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5340
Abstract

Watercolor sketch by George A. Dowling, depicting Arthur Champlin Spencer sitting at a desk reading I.C.C. Proceedings while a vision of himself as a young attorney speaking before a jury appears in the smoke of his cigar.

Dates: circa 1938

Leah C. Menefee collection on Thomas W. Scott

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 762
Abstract

Typescript correspondence, with photocopy documents, between Leah C. Menefee of Eugene, Oregon, and various county and state archives, documenting a case of mistaken identity of a man, Thomas W. Scott, who died of a gunshot accident in Wasco, Oregon, on June 14, 1864.

Dates: 1864-1965

Robert Menge photographs of 1948 Columbia River flood and Bonneville Dam

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1442
Abstract

Collection consists of images taken during the 1948 Columbia River flood, which show flooding at Bonneville Dam and in Vanport and Portland, Oregon. The photographs were taken by Robert Menge, an employee with Bonneville Power Administration.

Dates: 1948

Oral history interview with Bonnie J. Mentzer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1267
Abstract

Oral history interview with Bonnie J. Mentzer, conducted by Heather Vogelson on July 26 and August 2, 2008, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Mentzer discusses her experiences as a woman in law school, as well as her career as an Oregon assistant attorney general and as a lawyer for the Multnomah County Legal Aid Service.

Dates: 2008 July 26-August 2

Theo Mentzer panoramic photograph of Simonds Saw and Steel Company annual picnic

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 217
Abstract

Black and white panoramic group photograph, 1923, taken outdoors at the the Simonds Saw and Steel Company's fourth annual picnic, held at Crystal Lake Park in Oregon.

Dates: 1923

Archibald Menzies journal

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1593
Abstract

Photocopy and microfilmed versions of journal kept by botanist Archibald Menzies during George Vancouver's scientific voyage to the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1790-1794

Mercer Lake Literary and Debating Society record book

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1093
Abstract

Record book of the Mercer Lake Literary and Debating Society of Mercer, Oregon. The book includes the society's minutes, constitution, and bylaws. It also contains some other writings, including the finances of E. C. Wiltse. Mercer was a village by Mercer Lake in Lane County, Oregon, which had a post office that operated from 1904 to 1933.

Dates: 1915-1932; Majority of material found within 1915-1916

Interview with Thomas H. Mercer

 Collection
Identifier: SR3974
Abstract

Interview with Oregon Republican Thomas H. Mercer circa 1976, the year Mercer ran unsuccessfully for the Oregon House of Representatives. Also on the audiocassettes with the Mercer interview are a question-and-answer session with Mercer; a speech by an unidentified man; and a panel discussion by Oregon legislators.

Dates: circa 1976

Oral history interview with Anna L. Merchant

 Collection
Identifier: SR 21
Abstract

Oral history interview with Anna L. Merchant conducted by Don Ellis and Donna Clark on December 8, 1981. Merchant discusses the Culver, Oregon, area as it was in the early 20th century, including the buildings, businesses, and people.

Dates: 1981 December 8

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Oregon 1745
correspondence 812
interviews 772
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photographs 497
Photographs 432
oral histories (literary genre) 430
Businesses and Corporations 287
administrative records 283
financial records 210
printed ephemera 202
Home and Family 196
Ships and Shipping 177
Politics and Politicians 176
diaries 169
Fine Arts 168
scrapbooks 165
Architecture 158
clippings (information artifacts) 156
Military 145
legal documents 140
Pioneers 135
Clubs and Societies 127
account books 122
Women 113
Washington (State) 111
Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 105
Diaries 95
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 90
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 89
Architectural Drawings 86
Religion 86
Sports and Recreation 78
reminiscences 76
Judges -- Oregon 72
Civil Procedure and Courts 71
Immigrants -- Oregon 71
Forestry and Forestry Products 69
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 69
certificates 69
Elementary and Secondary Education 67
speeches (documents) 67
Performing Arts 63
Pioneers -- Oregon 63
building plans 62
Overland journeys to the Pacific 58
Journalism 56
drawings (visual works) 56
Agriculture 53
Legislation -- Oregon 50
Business enterprises -- Oregon -- Portland 49
California 47
ships plans 47
Native Americans 46
United States -- Immigration and emigration 44
African Americans 43
Naval architecture -- Designs and plans 43
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American 43
lithographs 43
Medicine and Health 42
blueprints (reprographic copies) 42
Oregon -- Politics and government 41
Railroads 41
Scrapbooks 41
minutes (administrative records) 41
Biographies (literary genre) 40
manuscripts for publication 40
Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United States 38
histories (literary works) 38
Retail Trade 37
Gays and Lesbians 36
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 36
architectural drawings (visual works) 36
Land Use 35
ephemera (general object genre) 35
Transportation 34
Neighborhoods -- Oregon -- Portland 33
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 33
Literature 32
ledgers (account books) 31
Artists -- Oregon 30
Mines and Mineral Resources 30
Japanese Americans 29
Labor Unions 29
Music 29
Portland (Or.) -- Photographs 29
newsletters 29
Economics and Banking 28
engravings (prints) 28
Public prosecutors -- Oregon 27
Laws and Legislation 26
Energy Production 25
Colleges and Universities 24
English language -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Foreign speakers 24
Expeditions and Adventure 24
Missionaries 24
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Language
English 3507
French 34
German 19
Japanese 10
Spanish; Castilian 10
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 92
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 71
Strassmaier, James 68
Hansen, Clark 62
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Dodds, Linda S. 61
Republican Party (Or.) 52
Democratic Party (Or.) 50
Immigrant Story (Hillsboro, Or.) 42
United States. District Court (Oregon) 39
O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) 38
Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011 37
Watts, Roberta 27
United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society 25
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest 24
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
Oregon Historical Society 17
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) 16
Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974 15
Oregonian (Firm) 15
Portland General Electric Company 15
Portland Rose Festival (Portland, Or.) 15
Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987 14
McCall, Tom, 1913-1983 13
Johnson, Curtis 12
Minidoka Relocation Center 12
Oregon Journal (Firm) 12
Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) 12
United States. Army 12
Dollahite, Nancy E. 11
Pendleton Round-Up 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
Rankin, Tex (John Gilbert), 1894-1947 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
Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978 6
Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905 6
Neuberger, Maurine B. (Maurine Brown), 1907-2000 6
Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs 6
Oregon. Circuit Court (Lane County) 6
Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives 6
Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State 6
Pacific Northwest Labor History Association 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
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
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