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David B. Simpson papers
David B. Simpson Jr. (1898-1976) was a Portland civic leader and real estate agent. He served as a captain in World War I and was active in post-war development. Collection includes naturalization papers for David B. Simpson, 1890 and 1894; obituaries for David B. Simpson, Jr., 1976; correspondence, 1950-1983; award certificate from President Gerald Ford, 1950; and biographical information about Sir James Young Simpson.
Louis D. Simpson collection
Color photograph, 1995, of Dave Kaslow and Louis D. Simpson in "Old Scout," the 1904 Oldsmobile that made history as the first car to travel North America from east to west during a 1905 automobile race. Also included is a 1995 newsletter with background information about the photograph.
Oral history interview with Mary F. Sinnott
Oral history interview with Mary F. Sinnott conducted by Jim Strassmaier on April 4, 1985. Sinnott discusses her family background and raising a family in Portland, Oregon.
Situation resources and capabilities of the Oregon Territory, for commercial and agricultural uses
Manuscript essay regarding J. F. Warner's assessment of the economic potential and role in world trade of the Oregon Territory and other areas along the Pacific Coast. The assessment anticipates increased trade from Asia through the Oregon Territory to the Atlantic coast.
Papers of and relating to John Skaaluren
Skaters Day at Wallowa Lake
Black and white photograph of a group of ice skaters at Wallowa Lake, Oregon.
Oral history interview with Keith D. Skelton
Oral history interview with Keith D. Skelton conducted by Clark Hansen from November 9, 1994, to May 12, 1995, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Skelton was an Oregon state representative for Lane County from 1957 to 1960, and for Multnomah County from 1965 to 1974.
Sketch of a barn on G. St., Tacoma, Washington
Watercolor sketch of a house on G Street in Tacoma, Washington, by J. J. Nelson.
Sketch of Southwest Broadway Ave. and Southwest Jefferson Street, Portland, Or.
Print of a pen and ink drawing by John Waddingham that depicts SW Broadway Avenue and SW Jefferson Street in Portland, Oregon, and shows the Broadway Inn and the Oregon Historical Society.
Sketches for "Children of the covered wagon: a story of the old Oregon Trail"
Pen and ink sketches by Bob Kuhn for Mary Jane Carr's book "Children of the covered wagon: a story of the old Oregon Trail," depicting moccasins, a buffalo skull, and scenes from the book. Kuhn (1920-2007) was one of the leading painters of North American and African wildlife.