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Social life of southern Oregon fifty years ago
Typescript reminiscences of an unknown author, "Social Life of Southern Oregon Fifty Years Ago," circa 1920-1930, recalling youth in Jacksonville, Oregon, in the 1860s, Sargent Dunlap, clubs and societies for young people.
Society of Native Oregon Born membership materials and clippings
A Society of Native Oregon Born (S.N.O.B.) membership certificate and membership card for Jean C. Fukuda, an informational flyer about the society, and two clippings from Old Oregon magazine about the society. The Society of Native Oregon Born was founded in 1979 by artist and humorist James Cloutier; Fukuda became a member in June 1980.
Society of Oregon Composers records
This collection reflects efforts by the Society of Oregon Composers to gather a library of Oregon musical compositions, and to promote and support musical composition in the state. The collection consists primarily of musical scores for voice, piano and strings (1902-1941), with other materials relating to the music library, membership in the society, and competitions.
Gustavus Sohon collection
Gustavus Sohon (1825-1903), a German immigrant, was employed by the U.S. government between 1852 and 1863 as an illustrator and cartographer of explorations of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Collection consists of eight tinted lithographs of scenes of the Midwest, primarily Montana, done for the U.S. Pacific Railroad Exploration and Survey Report, 1854-1855.
Sojourn in America
Typescript photocopy book, 1978, containing Haralambos Kambouris' diary, 1912-1915, describing his life in America and work on various northwest railroads and mining enterprises in Utah; poems; photographs; and miscellaneous documents and letters, many in Greek. Kambouris (1898-1964) was a Greek immigrant who lived in Oregon and various western states.
Oral history interview with Gus J. Solomon
Oral history interview with Gus J. Solomon conducted by Rick Harmon from July 23 to October 18, 1984, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a judge for the U.S. District Court of Oregon.
Oral history interview with Libby Solomon
Oral history interview with Libby Solomon conducted by Jim Strassmaier from October 25 to November 22, 1989, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a civil rights activist and a writer.
Some reminiscences of an early forester
Typescript photocopy of Henry Haefner's reminiscences about his service in the Siskiyou National Forest from 1909-1925 and in 1930.
Camille Somerville counselor's report for Kaiser shipyards and related images
Transcript of a counselor's report written June 7, 1943, by Camille Somerville (1901-1967), who worked as a matron for women workers at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland, Oregon. Also includes a photograph of Somerville in uniform and a photograph of the badge she wore. Somerville was born near Winnipeg, Canada, and came to Portland with her husband and three children about 1930.
Oral history interview with Richard Sommer
Oral history interview with Richard Sommer conducted by Clark Hansen on June 18, 2002, as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project. Sommer was the founder and owner of Hillcrest Vineyard near Roseburg, Oregon.