Oregon
Found in 1751 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett
Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 8, 1991. Bennett discusses working in public relations for the Bonneville Power Administration from 1946-1947, his association with Woody Guthrie, and living in Vanport, Oregon, at the time of the 1948 flood.
Benson family photographs collection
Photographs of the family of Portland businessman Simon Benson and his second wife, Pamelia Loomis, including sons Chester Simon Benson and Gilbert Thereon Benson, and grandchildren Gilbert Thomas Benson and Margaret Benson (later Margaret Maradudin).
Frank Williamson Benson papers
Correspondence of Frank W. Benson (1858-1911), who served as Oregon secretary of state and Oregon governor, relating mostly to political appointments and other local matters.
Oral history interview with Robert A. Benz
Oral history interview with Robert A. Benz conducted by Jacob Cohen from February 27 to May 30, 1980. Benz discusses the history and operations of the Benz Spring Company.
Oral history interview with Richard F. Berg
Oral history interview with Richard F. Berg conducted by Leigh Coffey in August 1996. Berg discusses his work as a Catholic priest in Portland, Oregon, particularly his work with people with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bernard Assmann account books
Bernard Assmann was bookkeeper and secretary-treasurer of the Oregon Hassam Paving Company. Collection consists of account books regarding personal finances.
Oral history interview with Harold W. Bernard
Oral history interview with Harold W. Bernard conducted by Roberta Watts on December 1, 1977. Bernard was a psychologist and taught at the University of Oregon and Reed College, and wrote several psychology textbooks.
Oral history interview with Don G. Berry
Oral history interview with Don G. Berry conducted by Linda S. Dodds on February 11, 1980. Berry was a bronze sculptor and author of historical novels.
Oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry
Oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry conducted by Charles Digregorio on March 28, 1977. Berry discusses the life of her first husband, John Linden Bowman.
Bethel Institute records
Bound manuscript minutes and records of the Bethel Institute, March 3, 1855-March 5, 1883, beginning from the school's inception. The Bethel Institute was established in Zena, Oregon, in the mid-1850s by members of the Disciples of Christ. It merged with Monmouth University in 1865 and became Christian College, then became the Oregon State Normal School in 1882. The school would change names and focus several more times before becoming Western Oregon University, its current name, in 1997.