genealogies (histories)
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with John R. Laidlaw
Oral history interview with John R. Laidlaw conducted by Sally R. Stout around 1980. Laidlaw discusses the background of his maternal family, particularly the Plowden family, in England and the United States.
Harry Lane papers
Papers relating to Harry Lane (1855-1917), who was mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1905-1909 and a U.S. senator for Oregon from 1913 until his death. Papers include a small amount of original correspondence from and to Lane; drafts and research materials for a biography by the Federal Writers' Project, circa 1940; news clippings about Lane; and writings and notes by Lane's daughter Nina Lane McBride (later Nina Lane Faubion).
Robert Mays biography
Manuscript biographical sketch of Robert Mays, circa 1880-1920. Mays, born in 1830, was a Wasco County, Oregon, cattleman and legislator. Sketch includes genealogical information.
Edward Evans Parrish papers
Diaries of Edward Evans Parrish (1791-1874), an Oregon pioneer, preacher, and farmer of Marion County. Also includes poetry; related papers; a travel diary of Parrish's daughter Rachel Marinda Parrish Knox; transcriptions of diaries; and biographical information written by James M. Knox, a descendant of Parrish.
Stephen Rigdon papers
Papers of Stephen Rigdon (1829-1904), and his family, including Rigdon's counts of people traveling on the Oregon Central Military Road. Rigdon grazed cattle at a point along the road, where he operated a station and offered food, lodging, and repairs for travelers.
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.
Rick Sanders interviews with relatives
Interviews with Ruth Wilcox, Leam Thomas, and Bradford Tompleman conducted by Rick Sanders from June 11, 1981, to March 24, 1998. Wilcox, Thomas, and Tompleman were all relatives of Sanders.
Sauvie Island Heritage Series project
Collection consists of research related to the history of Sauvie Island and some of its inhabitants. Materials include research notes, correspondence, and photocopies of articles and extracts from various books and publications. The collection also includes drafts for books in the Sauvie Island Heritage Series.