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Oral history interview with Robert F. Smith

 Collection
Identifier: SR1180
Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert F. Smith conducted by Clark Hansen from August 30 to September 1, 1995, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Smith was an Oregon state representative, Oregon state senator, and congressman.

Dates: 1995 August 30-September 1

Thomas Smith letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806
Abstract

Collection includes a manuscript letter from Thomas Smith to George H. Himes, 1908, naming the first settlers in the Umpqua River Valley; and a manuscript letter to Harry L. Wells, a historian, 1884, providing a detailed description, including dates and places, of his journey to Oregon in 1847 from Fort Hall to Eugene Skinner's cabin by way of the Southern Route to Oregon (now known as the Applegate Trail).

Dates: 1884-1908

Tim Smith films

 Collection
Identifier: MIC 9
Abstract

The collection includes satirical and comedic short films, in-progress films, and experimental films by Portland, Oregon, filmmaker Tim Smith. Many were filmed in Portland.

Dates: 1962-1982

Edward W. Smoron photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 905
Abstract

Photograph album of Edward W. Smoron (1915-2012) of Peru, Illinois, who was a member of Civilian Conservation Corps Company No. 1627 and was assigned to a CCC camp at China Flats near Powers, Coos County, Oregon, during 1933 and 1935. Includes photographs of personnel, camp life, work crews, barracks, and a trip to Crater Lake.

Dates: circa 1933-1935

Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2709
Abstract

Laurence Gordon Smyth (1902-1960) was a reporter and political editor for the Oregon Journal for 38 years. He also served as assistant for public information to Douglas McKay during McKay's tenure as Secretary of the Interior. Correspondence is primarily to Smyth's wife, Marie Mongrain Smyth, regarding his activities while traveling on Oregon Journal business, working for McKay in Washington, D.C., and personal matters.

Dates: 1931-1963

So that ships may pass: historical, structural and operational development of navigation - Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2945
Abstract

Typescript history regarding the history of the development of the Willamette and Lower Columbia Rivers from Captain Robert Gray's discovery of the Columbia in 1792 to 1968.

Dates: 1968

A social history of Tiller, Oregon

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2491
Abstract

Typescript paper regarding the history of Tiller, Oregon, located in the Umpqua National Forest.

Dates: circa 1963-1977

Social life of southern Oregon fifty years ago

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2153
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1920-1930

Society of Native Oregon Born membership materials and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1036
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1979-1980

Society of Oregon Composers records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1476
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1902-1941; Majority of material found within 1922-1938

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Oregon 1745
correspondence 811
interviews 773
Oral Histories 768
Portland 665
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photographs 495
Photographs 431
oral histories (literary genre) 426
Businesses and Corporations 286
administrative records 282
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) 155
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
Immigrants -- Oregon 72
Judges -- Oregon 72
Civil Procedure and Courts 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 45
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
Neighborhoods -- Oregon -- Portland 33
Transportation 33
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 33
Literature 32
ledgers (account books) 31
Artists -- Oregon 30
Japanese Americans 30
Mines and Mineral Resources 30
Music 30
Labor Unions 29
Portland (Or.) -- Photographs 29
Economics and Banking 28
engravings (prints) 28
newsletters 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 3503
French 34
German 19
Japanese 10
Spanish; Castilian 9
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 92
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 72
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
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
Tule Lake Relocation Center 6
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