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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1657 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Raymond W. Nyls

 Collection
Identifier: SR1031
Abstract

Oral history interview with Raymond W. Nyls conducted by Kathleen A. Mitchell from April 4-September 12, 1992. Nyls discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Wauna, Warrenton, and Astoria, Oregon, as well as his service in the Army Air Corps and Air Force and his experiences during the Korean War.

Dates: 1992 April 4-September 12

Oak Grove Powerhouse construction photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 240
Abstract

Album of black and white photographs of the construction of a diversion dam on the Clackamas River, laying of water pipes, and the construction of the Oak Grove Powerhouse on the river.

Dates: circa 1910-1924

Oral history interview with George Oberg

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11293
Abstract

Oral history interview with George Oberg conducted by Heather Burmeister and Brian Aune on February 18, 2009, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest. Oberg was the founding president of the Second Foundation, Oregon’s first official gay support organization.

Dates: 2009 February 18

Hugh O'Bryant papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1856
Abstract

Collection includes manuscript correspondence between Hugh O'Bryant and family, William Strong, Charles Newell, and R. H. Dearborn, 1842-1878; miscellaneous receipts, 1867-1871.

Dates: 1842-1878

O'Connor family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1294
Abstract

Collection includes manuscript letter to Thomas J. O'Connor, 1896, appointing him as Danish Vice-Council for the State of Oregon; school memorabilia of Maurine O'Connor, 1920s, mostly from Washington High School; certificate of communion, Owen Gerald O'Connor, June 7, 1925; and miscellaneous other family documents.

Dates: 1896-1935

Elijah Odell letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 883
Abstract

Photostat copy of manuscript letter from Elijah Odell, describing Oregon and the prices of goods.

Dates: 1853 March 31

T. B. Odeneal letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2316
Abstract

Thomas Benton Odeneal served as editor of the Corvallis Gazette, as a Benton County judge, and as Oregon Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Collection consists of manuscript correspondence, 1873-1883, regarding cases coming before the Oregon Supreme Court. Correspondents include Ellis G. Hughes and William W. Chapman.

Dates: 1873-1883

Oral history interview with Ambrose A. Oderman

 Collection
Identifier: SR11275
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ambrose A. Oderman conducted by Jim Strassmaier from April 5-25, 2005. In this interview, Oderman discusses the 1918 flu pandemic; his studies during the Depression; his naval service during World War II; and his work for the Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S. Interior Department.

Dates: 2005 April 5-25

Jack O'Donnell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2751
Abstract

Jack O'Donnell was Multnomah County auditor throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Collection includes a scrapbook, 1950-1972; correspondence from Edith Green and John F. Kennedy; invitations, 1961; Multnomah County Democratic Directory, 1966-1967; and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1950-1972

Oral history interview with Frodo Okulam

 Collection
Identifier: SR4149
Abstract

Oral history interview with Frodo Okulam conducted by Brisa Peters on November 2, 2000, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Okulam discusses her experience as a lesbian and her spirituality, particularly her involvement in SisterSpirit and the Metropolitan Community Church.

Dates: 2000 November 2