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Henry Sewell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2769
Abstract

Henry Sewell (1819-1869) came to Oregon in 1843 and married Mary Ann Gerrish in 1846. He was a founding member of the West Union Baptist Church in 1848. Collection includes correspondence and other documents from friends and family members regarding Sewell's marriage to Mary Ann Gerrish and other matters.

Dates: 1836-1869

Charles Seymour diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1029
Abstract

Copies of the diary of Charles Seymour in the form of letters home, 1898-1899, regarding a gold prospecting trip from San Francisco, California, to Alaska.

Dates: 1898-1899

Brud Shamrock papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2341
Abstract

Collection consists of a manuscript letter of introduction for Brud Shamrock, 1914; a typescript agreement between Shamrock and Kid Jesse, 1914, for a boxing match in Yreka, California; and tickets to boxing matches, 1912-1914.

Dates: 1912-1914

Video tour of Isaka Shamsud-Din's art studio

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1760
Abstract

Video tour of Isaka Shamsud-Din's art studio in Portland, Oregon, conducted on October 3, 2018. Shamsud-Din shows some of his paintings, drawings, and murals, and discusses the inspiration and meaning behind each work.

Dates: 2018 October 3

James Shand collection on Oregon transportation

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2946
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence on traffic and highway development in the Portland, Oregon, area, a booklet on development plans for the Portland area, and additional materials and maps related to highway plans.

Dates: 1962-1986

Oral history interview with Harold W. Shangle

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9131
Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold W. Shangle, conducted by Patrick Harris on February 22, 1980. Shangle discusses learning to fly airplanes and working as an airplane mechanic at the Swan Island Airport in Portland from 1928 to 1933.

Dates: 1980 February 22

Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9501
Abstract

Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Charles Digregorio on September 8, 1976. Shaver discusses his family's business, the Shaver Transportation Company, of which he became president in 1967.

Dates: 1976 September 8

Homer T. Shaver papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2041
Abstract Homer T. Shaver joined his family business, Shaver Company, in 1921. He helped organize a towboat firm, Shaver Forward Company, to haul grain to Portland from the Upper Columbia River. In 1967, he became president of Shaver Transportation. Papers include a typescript copy of an address to the 41st meeting of the Veteran Steamboatmen of the West, July 31, 1966, regarding Portland streets named after river vessel operators. Papers also include typescript correspondence, 1953, regarding the...
Dates: 1953-1966

Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9502
Abstract

Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Doug Porter on August 14, 1963, for the Junior Chamber of Commerce evening program, “Mr. Jaycee Report.” Shaver discusses his tug and barge business, the Shaver Transportation Company, which operated on the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

Dates: 1963 August 14

Kitty Shaver scrapbook and photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1080
Abstract

Scrapbook of photographs and memorabilia relating to Kitty Shaver's work as a longtime volunteer coordinator at the Oregon Historical Society. Most of the materials were given to her at the time of her retirement. Also includes personal travel photographs.

Dates: circa 1973-1993

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administrative records 285
financial records 210
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Home and Family 196
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diaries 170
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scrapbooks 165
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clippings (information artifacts) 156
Military 145
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Women 116
Washington (State) 111
Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 105
Diaries 96
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 90
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 89
Religion 87
Architectural Drawings 86
Sports and Recreation 78
reminiscences 76
Judges -- Oregon 72
Civil Procedure and Courts 71
Immigrants -- Oregon 71
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certificates 69
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speeches (documents) 68
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minutes (administrative records) 41
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manuscripts for publication 40
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histories (literary works) 38
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Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 36
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architectural drawings (visual works) 36
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ephemera (general object genre) 35
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ledgers (account books) 31
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newsletters 29
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Language
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German 19
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 93
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 71
Strassmaier, James 71
Hansen, Clark 62
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Dodds, Linda S. 61
Republican Party (Or.) 52
Democratic Party (Or.) 51
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
Harmon, Rick 18
Johnston, J. H. (John H.), 1855-1944 18
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
United States. Bonneville Power Administration 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
Portland Civic Theatre (Portland, Or.) 7
Rankin, Tex (John Gilbert), 1894-1947 7
Reed College (Portland, Or.) 7
United States. Congress. House 7
Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009 7
Amalgamated Transit Union. Local 757 (Portland, Or.) 6
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
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
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