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Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 194 Collections and/or Records:

Oliver Jory letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2928
Abstract

Letters from Oliver Jory to his first wife, Ella Jory, during their engagement and in the early years of their marriage. Subjects include the fruit-drying business, crops, the economy, politics, the temperance movement, and personal matters.

Dates: 1883-1907

Oliver Jory letters to Ella Jory

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 911
Abstract

Letters from Oliver Jory (1859-1935) to his wife, Ella Jory (1861-1919), written both before and after their marriage. Oliver Jory manufactured and sold fruit dryers in Salem, Oregon.

Dates: 1885-1903

Bue Jack Kee photograph albums

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1065
Abstract

Digital copies of two photograph albums created by Bue Jack Kee, a Chinese American resident of Aurora, Oregon. Includes images of family, friends, local scenes, agriculture, schools, and travel throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1917-1928

Kingsley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2343
Abstract Collection consists of photocopy newspaper articles written by Edward Daniel Kingsley, regarding preparation for life in the Alaska gold rush; biographical and genealogical information; a will, death certificate, and birth certificate for George Archibald Kingsley; and miscellaneous documents relating to Kingsley family members. Edward D. Kingsley (1868-1940), originally from Illinois, came to Portland, Oregon, in 1900. In 1902, he organized West Oregon Lumber Company. In 1835, he...
Dates: 1896-1980

KPTV interview with Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy

 Collection
Identifier: SR3904
Abstract

Interview with John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy conducted by John A. Salisbury and broadcast on the Portland, Oregon, channel KPTV in 1958.

Dates: 1958

Laighton family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2255
Abstract

Collection includes a right of way given by Sarah E. Laighton and J. H. Laighton of Seaside, Oregon, for a drainage ditch to be dug on their land; a typescript will of J. C. Kinney of Astoria, Oregon; and a typescript letter to William J. Laighton regarding the sinking of the British bark Lupatia off Tillamook Head in 1881.

Dates: 1890-1926

Langerman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2797
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, 1908-1924, primarily of Fred Langerman, regarding stock and bond purchases and family news; "Junior Bible Stories" workbooks of Lucile Langerman; autograph book and dance card of Helen Langerman; and diplomas and certificates of Newton Langerman.

Dates: circa 1907-1924

Samuel Laughlin letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1465
Abstract

Photocopy manuscript correspondence to and from Samuel Laughlin and his family in Oregon, California, and Missouri, 1858-1867, regarding family news, crops, livestock, weather, and the Civil War.

Dates: 1858-1867

Levy family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2260
Abstract

Papers of the Levy family of Union, Oregon, include correspondence, legal and financial documents, and memorabilia. Materials relate to or mention Adolph Levy, Babette Wertheimer Levy, Milton S. Levy, Leon Levy, and Stella Levy.

Dates: 1867-1942

Linder family photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1118
Abstract

Collection consists of photographs of members of the related Linder, McQuinn, Wright, and Fredenburg families, as well as photographs of John G. Linder as a prisoner of war during World War II and after his release.

Dates: circa 1850-1975