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Burnham family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 6
Abstract Collection consists of negatives, taken circa 1908, that belonged to Howard J. Burnham and depict homesteading in Oregon and an expedition to climb Mt. Hood. Also included are photographic prints made from the negatives, and typed descriptions for each print. The photographer is unknown but may have been related to the Burnham family. Allison Burnham (approximately 1866-1939) was the first postmaster in the unincorporated lumbering community of Mountain in Josephine County, Oregon, and later...
Dates: 1908-1909

Harry James Burnham papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1659
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, 1892-1952; financial papers, 1909-1952; notes, primers and ephemera, 1902-1947, used by Harry James Burnham's wife, Carrie Wilson Burnham, while a teacher with Gilliam County School District No. 3; correspondence and tax returns of Harry J. Wiseman, 1921-1924.

Dates: 1892-1952

Burns & Co. account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 912
Abstract

Bound manuscript daily account book for Burns & Co., a wholesale grocer in Portland, Oregon, operated by David C. Burns.

Dates: 1895

Oral history interview with James M. Burns

 Collection
Identifier: SR1233
Abstract

Oral history interview with James M. Burns conducted by Clark Hansen from January 17, 1990, to August 25, 1998, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Burns was a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and the U.S. District Court of Oregon.

Dates: 1990 January 17-1998 August 25

Oral history interview with John D. Burns

 Collection
Identifier: SR1108
Abstract

Oral history interview with John D. Burns conducted by Clark Hansen from April 22, 1992, to February 28, 1993, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Burns was an Oregon state senator from 1967 to 1975.

Dates: 1992 April 22-1993 February 28

John S. Burns scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2471
Abstract

Scrapbooks containing typescripts of sermons given by John S. Burns at First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis, Oregon; the Federated Churches (Presbyterian-Congregational) in Corvallis; First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Oregon; and on radio station KOAC, Corvallis. Some scrapbooks also include research materials, clippings, and ephemera.

Dates: 1930-1941

Burnside Community Council records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 6038
Abstract

Unprocessed collection consisting of miscellaneous records of the Burnside Community Council, which provided services to unhoused and low-income people in Portland, Oregon, and operated a shelter called Baloney Joe's. The collection also includes photographs related to the organization's services and activities, and issues of publications including Hobo News, Pipeline, and These Homeless Times.

Dates: circa 1975-2000

Dan Wyman Burnside papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2061
Abstract

Collection consists of Oath of Master, D. W. Burnside, for the steamer Active, Canemah, Oregon, December 11, 1865. Dan Wyman Burnside was born in Vermont in 1825. He came to Oregon by way of California in 1852, and settled in Portland.

Dates: 1865 December 11

Walter Frazar Burrell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1789
Abstract

Collection consists largely of correspondence, deeds, mortgages, and other records documenting the business activities of Walter Frazar Burrell, who served as president of the Burrell Investment Company, the Bishop & Burrell Company, the Bishop Fishing Tool Company, and the Empire Gold Dredging & Mining Company.

Dates: 1885-1919

Oral history interview with Zennah M. Buse

 Collection
Identifier: SR1713
Abstract

Oral history interview with Zennah M. Buse conducted by Susan L. Smith from January 15 to February 20, 1991. Buse was a life-long resident of West Linn, Oregon.

Dates: 1991 January 15-February 20

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Oregon 1717
correspondence 802
interviews 761
Oral Histories 756
Portland 653
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photographs 484
Photographs 424
oral histories (literary genre) 414
Businesses and Corporations 282
administrative records 282
financial records 208
printed ephemera 203
Home and Family 196
Politics and Politicians 176
Ships and Shipping 174
Fine Arts 168
diaries 167
scrapbooks 163
Architecture 151
clippings (information artifacts) 151
Military 143
legal documents 140
Pioneers 134
Clubs and Societies 124
account books 122
Washington (State) 110
Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
Women 108
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 104
Diaries 93
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 88
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 88
Religion 82
Architectural Drawings 77
Sports and Recreation 76
reminiscences 74
Immigrants -- Oregon 72
Judges -- Oregon 71
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 69
certificates 69
Civil Procedure and Courts 68
Forestry and Forestry Products 67
speeches (documents) 65
Elementary and Secondary Education 63
Performing Arts 63
Pioneers -- Oregon 63
building plans 62
Overland journeys to the Pacific 58
drawings (visual works) 56
Journalism 54
Agriculture 53
Legislation -- Oregon 50
Business enterprises -- Oregon -- Portland 48
ships plans 47
California 46
United States -- Immigration and emigration 45
Naval architecture -- Designs and plans 43
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American 43
lithographs 43
African Americans 41
Native Americans 41
Oregon -- Politics and government 41
Railroads 41
Biographies (literary genre) 40
Medicine and Health 40
Scrapbooks 40
manuscripts for publication 40
minutes (administrative records) 40
Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United States 38
histories (literary works) 38
blueprints (reprographic copies) 37
Retail Trade 36
Gays and Lesbians 35
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 35
Land Use 34
Neighborhoods -- Oregon -- Portland 33
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 33
Literature 32
Transportation 32
ephemera (general object genre) 31
Artists -- Oregon 30
Mines and Mineral Resources 30
Music 30
Japanese Americans 29
Portland (Or.) -- Photographs 29
architectural drawings (visual works) 29
engravings (prints) 28
Economics and Banking 27
ledgers (account books) 27
newsletters 27
Labor Unions 26
Laws and Legislation 26
Public prosecutors -- Oregon 26
Energy Production 25
Colleges and Universities 24
English language -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Foreign speakers 24
Expeditions and Adventure 24
research (documents) 24
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Language
English 3451
French 32
German 18
Japanese 10
Spanish; Castilian 7
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 91
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 72
Strassmaier, James 67
Hansen, Clark 62
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Dodds, Linda S. 60
Republican Party (Or.) 52
Democratic Party (Or.) 49
Immigrant Story (Hillsboro, Or.) 42
United States. District Court (Oregon) 38
Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011 37
O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) 37
Watts, Roberta 27
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest 24
United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society 23
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
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) 16
Oregon Historical Society 16
Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974 15
Portland Rose Festival (Portland, Or.) 15
Portland General Electric Company 14
Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987 14
McCall, Tom, 1913-1983 13
Oregonian (Firm) 13
Johnson, Curtis 12
Minidoka Relocation Center 12
Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) 12
Dollahite, Nancy E. 11
Oregon Journal (Firm) 11
United States. Army 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
Pendleton Round-Up 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
Reed College (Portland, 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
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
United States. Congress. House 7
Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009 7
Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888 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
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. Circuit Court (Lane County) 6
Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives 6
Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State 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
Rankin, Tex (John Gilbert), 1894-1947 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
United States. Attorney (Oregon) 6
University of Oregon. Medical School 6
Washington Public Power Supply System 6
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