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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1753 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Fred D. Miller

 Collection
Identifier: SR1175
Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred D. Miller conducted by Pat Collmeyer as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Miller was head of the Oregon state departments of transportation and energy.

Dates: 1993 October 12-1994 June 7

Fred E. Miller collection on the Geological Society of the Oregon Country

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2767
Abstract

Collection includes miscellaneous administrative documents, pamphlets, and other ephemera and reports relating to the Geological Society of the Oregon Country. Frederick Earl Miller was president of the society in 1965.

Dates: circa 1950-1980

Oral history interview with Gwen V. Miller

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9475
Abstract

Oral history interview with Gwen V. Miller conducted by Charles Digregorio on December 17, 1975. Miller talks about her grandparents' overland journey to Oregon, about life in 19th-century Oregon, and about the relationship between white emigrants and Native people.

Dates: 1975 December 17

Portraits of Joaquin and Minnie Myrtle Miller

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5331
Abstract

Two pen and ink portraits by M. C. Buchanan, depicting poet Joaquin Miller and author Minnie Myrtle Miller, who were spouses.

Dates: circa 1870-1883

John F. Miller papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2297
Abstract

Papers of John F. Miller (1825-1901), consisting of a muster roll for a volunteer mounted company he led, a letter about medicinal plants used by Native people, and a quitclaim deed. Miller was a U.S. Army officer and an early emigrant to Oregon. He led a volunteer company against Native peoples of the Rogue River Valley in 1853, served in the Oregon Territorial Legislature, worked briefly as an Indian agent, and fought in the Modoc War.

Dates: 1853-1886

Orlando J. "Banjo" Miller photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 687
Abstract

Small collection of black and white photographs depicting Orlando J. "Banjo" Miller at various events promoting theaters and the war effort, and with his wife, Maude Miller.

Dates: circa 1941-1942

Robert A. Miller speech

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2296
Abstract

Manuscript speech, October 24, 1937, regarding the descendants of Daniel Boone, with typescript transcript. The speech was delivered at the unveiling of a marker to Jesse V. Boone at the intersection of Boone's Ferry Road and Taylor's Ferry Road, Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1937 October 24

Hazel Mills papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2984
Abstract Hazel Mills worked at the library of the University of Washington, the Oregon State Library and the Washington State Library. She authored and co-authored several books on Pacific Northwest history and was working on a biography of Frances Fuller Victor when she became incapacitated by illness. A nearly complete draft of her book on Victor makes up a significant portion of the collection. Other materials include diaries and appointment books; personal correspondence and greeting cards;...
Dates: circa 1950-1989

Juanita Minard letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2295
Abstract

Manuscript letters to Juanita Minard from John C. Hanan and John Fitzhugh, written from jail. Also included is a manuscript invitation to a ball from Fitzhugh.

Dates: 1864-1867

Edward Everett Mingus reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2938
Abstract

Typescript reminiscences of Edward Everett Mingus's life and experiences as a physician in many Oregon cities, his service in the U. S. Army Medical Officers' Reserve Corps during World War I, etc.

Dates: 1916-1934