correspondence
Found in 789 Collections and/or Records:
William E. Richardson family papers
Collection consists of documents and correspondence of the William E. Richardson family, 1867-1902, including Indian War pension claim papers, property documents, and genealogical information of the Lightfoot and Richardson families. Also of note is a letter by James A. Chaffin regarding the Battle of the Big Hole with Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce, in August 1877.
Francis Richter papers
Papers of composer Francis Richter (1888-1938), including scorebooks for Richter's compositions, recordings of musical performances by Richter, personal papers, and biographical materials. Richter was a blind composer, pianist, and organist who lived in Portland, Oregon, and in Minnesota.
George R. Riddle papers
Collection includes articles of incorporation for the George W. Riddle Wood & Lumber Company, Riddle, Oregon, 1899; correspondence, 1948-1949, regarding the formation of Josephine County Historical Society, county historical markers and pioneers; and notes and articles on Oregon pioneer life, Josephine County history, Grants Pass and Indians.
Ridgeway School records
School District No. 55 in Wasco County was organized in 1894. Ridgeway School was constructed in 1895. Records include district clerks' record books, school registers and record books, district clerks' annual reports, correspondence, teachers' contracts, financial records, and library records.
Arthur Riggs papers
Arthur Riggs (1871-1941) was a river pilot on the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers. Collection includes correspondence, 1937-1940, with information on the development of shipping on the upper Columbia River; autobiographical journals; steamboat history notes prepared by Frank J. Smith; and logbooks.
Jack C. Riley papers
Papers and images compiled by Jack C. Riley (1921-2016), who worked as an electrical engineer and was employed by the Portland, Oregon firm Electro Scientific Instruments.
Rio Villa Building restoration collection
Collection includes a chronology of the history of the Rio Villa Building at 2718 SW Kelly St. in Portland, Oregon; correspondence regarding trees planted outside the building by Travers / Johnston Architects; and a commendation from the Portland Beautification Association for their "sensitive restoration" of the building.
Robb family letters
Collection includes manuscript correspondence to James R. Robb and Elizabeth Ellen Robb from friends and family in California.
Robbins family papers
Genealogical materials and correspondence relating to the family of John Hudson Robbins, who traveled overland to Oregon in 1862 and married Margaret Harvey, his second wife, in 1864. Includes minutes and incorporation papers of the Bethel Cemetery Association, and copies of the charters of the Bethel Institute and Rickreal Academy.
Don H. Roberts collection on railroad history
Collection includes research materials, documents, miscellaneous correspondence, notes and ephemera regarding railroad history.