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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1783 Collections and/or Records:

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

Minority without a champion: Kanakas on the Pacific coast, 1788-1850

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2436
Abstract

Typescript carbon rough draft research paper, circa 1950-1972, exploring the history of Hawaiians in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: circa 1950-1972

Arthur M. Minott guest books

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1635
Abstract

Collection consists of guest books, 1895-1929, with poetry, drawings and signatures of visitors at Arthur M. Minott's beach home near Ecola, Oregon.

Dates: 1895-1929

Oral history interview with Jaime Miranda

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12284
Abstract

Oral history interview with Jaime Miranda conducted by Keven Salazar on August 1, 2018, for The Immigrant Story. Miranda immigrated to the United States from Mexico around 1985. He studied to become a teacher, but changed his career trajectory and opened the M & M Marketplace in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Dates: 2018 August 1