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Historians -- Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9469
Abstract

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur conducted by Nancie Fadeley from April 16 from June 8, 1982. McArthur discusses his work on the book "Oregon Geographic Names," and his career as an industrial engineer for the Ray F. Becker Company.

Dates: 1982 April 16-June 8

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11092
Abstract

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur conducted by Eliza Canty-Jones on December 28, 2006. In this interview, McArthur discusses his work on the book "Oregon Geographic Names."

Dates: 2006 December 28

Lewis L. McArthur papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll854
Abstract

Papers of Lewis L. McArthur, including correspondence and documentation relating to Oregon Geographic Names; correspondence and records relating to the Historic Columbia River Highway; and papers relating to other historic sites and historic preservation efforts. McArthur (1917-2018) published the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh editions of Oregon Geographic Names, and was active in historic preservation.

Dates: 1833-2007; Majority of material found within 1906-2003

Radio interview with Lewis L. McArthur

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2608
Abstract

Radio interview with Lewis L. McArthur conducted by Bob Griggs around 1995. McArthur discusses the work of his father, Lewis A. McArthur, on the first three editions of the Oregon Geographic Names book, as well as his own work on later editions.

Dates: circa 1995

Oral history interview with Elisabeth Walton Potter

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9313
Abstract

Oral history interview with Elisabeth Walton Potter conducted by Linda S. Dodds on January 25, 1980. Potter served as coordinator of the National Register for the State Historic Preservation Office of Oregon.

Dates: 1980 January 25

Oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9575
Abstract

Oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey conducted by Charles Digregorio on April 19, 1977. Rockey discusses the life and career of her father, Charles H. Carey, and her early life in the Riverdale neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1977 April 19

Oral history interview with John D. Scott

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9500
Abstract

Oral history interview with John D. Scott conducted by Charles Digregorio on November 3, 1976. Scott discusses the history of the Mazamas, a mountaineering organization in Oregon, as well as his experiences climbing Mount Hood.

Dates: 1976 November 3

Oral history interview with Sidney Teiser

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9509
Abstract

Oral history interview with Sidney Teiser conducted by Charles Digregorio on February 3, 1977. Teiser discusses his career as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1977 February 3

Oral history interview with Thomas Vaughan

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2090
Abstract

Oral history interview with Thomas Vaughan conducted by Sieglinde Smith from October 1, 1995, to December 2, 1996. Vaughan was the executive director of the Oregon Histoical Society from 1954 to 1989.

Dates: 1995 October 1-1996 December 2