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Donna Wojcik research notes

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2745
Abstract

Collection includes genealogical worksheets concerning people who emigrated to Oregon and California between 1791 and 1912, compiled circa 1950-1986.

Dates: circa 1950-1986

Charles Wolf papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2183
Abstract

Charles Wolf, an inventor, created the first commercial portable chainsaw, the Wolf Electric Drive Link Saw, patented in 1920. Papers consist of a stock certificate book for the Link Saw Company, 1921; typescript testimonial letters from construction contractors in Portland, Oregon, 1921, regarding the efficiency of the Wolf Electric Drive Link Saw; and a brochure for the saw, circa 1919-1920.

Dates: circa 1919-1921

John H. Wolf papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2081
Abstract

Oath of License, John H. Wolf, for the steamer Wilson G. Hunt, Portland, Oregon, December 29, 1865; and first class pilot's licenses for John H. Wolf, 1860-1867, from the District of Oregon allowing him to pilot steamboats on the Columbia and Willamette rivers from Portland to Astoria.

Dates: 1860-1867

Wolf & Son records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1619
Abstract

Collection includes quitclaim and warranty deeds, mortgages and articles of incorporation for Silverton Mining Co.; miscellaneous financial records, patents for hop drier and business correspondence, 1898-1910; ledgers, 1894-1921.

Dates: circa 1891-1925

Wolff & Trimble account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 799
Abstract

Account book of Wolff & Trimble attorneys-at-law, Portland, Oregon, occasionally describing cases taken.

Dates: 1867-1873

Charles Wolverton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1661
Abstract

Charles Wolverton was a lawyer in Albany, Oregon, a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court, and a judge on U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Collection includes correspondence, 1894-1926, regarding state and national politics, Wolverton's judicial career, personal and business matters with John H. Mitchell, Reuben P. Boise, and Benjamin F. Mulkey; speeches regarding initiative and referendum; and ephemera.

Dates: 1894-1926

Oral history interview with Nora B. Womack

 Collection
Identifier: SR168
Abstract

Oral history interview with Nora B. Womack conducted by Robert J. Gassner on September 6, 1988, as part of the Portland's Syrian/Lebanese-American Community series. Womack was a Lebanese-American living in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1988 September 6

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Oregon, Clatskanie auxiliary records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1317
Abstract

Bound manuscript minute book of the Clatskanie auxiliary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Oregon, 1908-1913, with constitution and list of members.

Dates: 1908-1913

Women collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1534
Abstract

Collection assembled by the Oregon Historical Society relating to women in Oregon. Included are postcards with pro- and anti-suffrage images; correspondence; a scrapbook of the League of Women Voters; papers of various women's political groups; and newspaper clippings.

Dates: circa 1899-1950

Women in Communications, Inc., Portland chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1751
Abstract

The Portland chapter of Women in Communications, Inc. was chartered June 24, 1947, as the Portland Professional Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi, a society for women in journalism and communications, and later became the Portland Professional Chapter of Women in Communications, Inc. Records include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, newsletters, miscellaneous administrative records, brochures, financial documents, newsletters, budgets, and surveys.

Dates: circa 1947-1987

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Oregon 1743
correspondence 811
interviews 773
Oral Histories 768
Portland 660
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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
clippings (information artifacts) 155
Architecture 152
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
Religion 86
Architectural Drawings 79
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
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
blueprints (reprographic copies) 38
histories (literary works) 38
Retail Trade 37
Gays and Lesbians 36
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 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
architectural drawings (visual works) 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 3497
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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