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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1680 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Morrison photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 579
Abstract

Small collection of black and white photographs, largely card photographs, and tintypes, most of which are studio portraits depicting early emigrants and political figures of Oregon. The collection also includes two photographic postcards of stagecoaches and an image of the blockhouse at Fort Umpqua.

Dates: circa 1858-1902

Morse family diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 776
Abstract

Typescript diary, "The Red Book," of Add (Addison) and Nellie (Ellen) Morse. It includes the family's move from the Midwest to Portland, Oregon (1888-89); family genealogy; notes of Rex L. Morse; and a eulogy for Percy Mulford Morse.

Dates: 1870-1919

Interview with Wayne Morse and campaign workers

 Collection
Identifier: SR3971
Abstract

Interview with Wayne Morse conducted as part of his 1968 re-election campaign. Morse was a U.S. Senator from Oregon.

Dates: 1968

Caricature of Wayne Morse

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5314
Abstract

Pen and ink caricature of Wayne Morse by Dan Mindolovich.

Dates: circa 1945-1974

Oral history interview with Wayne Morse

 Collection
Identifier: SR779
Abstract

Oral history interview with U.S. Senator Wayne Morse conducted by William Plymat in 1967. The interview was originally distributed on a disposable plastic 33.3 rpm disc, as a thank-you for a donation to the World Peace Broadcasting Foundation of "a dollar or more."

Dates: 1967

Carl Moser scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2783
Abstract

Carl Moser (1897-1961) was a charter member of the American Legion in 1919 and served as commander of the Silverton Legion post, Oregon Department Adjutant, 1924-1942, Oregon Department Commander, 1955, and on various Legion commissions at the national level. Collection includes scrapbooks with photographs, clippings, etc., regarding Moser's activities with the American Legion, including conventions, speeches, and Memorial Day observations.

Dates: 1920-1962

Oral history interview with John D. Mosser

 Collection
Identifier: SR1122
Abstract

Oral history interview with John D. Mosser conducted by Clark Hansen from November 15 to December 11, 1990, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Mosser was an Oregon state representative in 1957 and from 1963 to 1966.

Dates: 1990 November 15-December 11

Mount Hood Children's Farm records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2208
Abstract

Typescript pamphlet for the Mount Hood Children's Farm, 1937, with photographs and testimonials. The Mount Hood Children's Farm was a summer camp located off the Mt. Hood Loop Highway, founded in 1933 and run by Elizabeth Rogers of Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1937

Watercolor of Mount Hood

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5361
Abstract

Print of a watercolor painting by Phil Tyler, depicting the summit of Mount Hood, Oregon. Tyler (1914-1983) was an American painter best known for his watercolor paintings of Oregon landscapes.

Dates: circa 1940-1983

Thomas Mountain and Raphael Brunn papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2310
Abstract

Thomas Mountain (1822-1915) was a member of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842, a river captain, and and employee of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company. Collection consists of deeds for land in Couch's Addition, Portland, Oregon, deed for cemetery plot in Multnomah County, Oregon, and receipts and correspondence, 1873-1899, of Thomas Mountain; land claims and other legal documents in Washington Territory, 1853-1865, of Raphael Brunn.

Dates: 1853-1899