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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1730 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Katherine Huff O'Neil

 Collection
Identifier: SR1260
Abstract

Oral history interview with Katherine Huff O'Neil conducted by Patricia Wlodarczyk from November 3, 2000, to May 9, 2001, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. O'Neil was an attorney in Oregon.

Dates: 2000 November 3-2001 May 9

Slides and audio recordings of Kitty O'Neil breaking land-speed record

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1440
Abstract

Collection consists of color slides and audio recordings documenting Kitty O'Neil's successful attempt to break the women's land-speed record on December 6, 1976, in the Alvord Desert, Oregon. O'Neil (1946-2018) was a Hollywood stuntwoman who raced vehicles and held 22 speed records. Deaf from infancy, she advocated for equal opportunity for women and Deaf people.

Dates: 1976 December 4-7

Oral history interview with Katherine O'Neill

 Collection
Identifier: SR9481
Abstract

Oral history interview with Katherine O'Neill conducted by Linda S. Dodds on March 14, 1980. O'Neill was the daughter of a prominent Portland, Oregon, attorney.

Dates: 1980 March 14

Oral history interview with Donald G. Onthank

 Collection
Identifier: SR 73
Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald G. Onthank conducted by Dorothy C. Rich and Dick F. LaPore on October 29 and November 12, 1977. Onthank discusses his mountaineering experiences in the Cascade mountains of Oregon and Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge, and on Mount Shasta in California in the early 20th century.

Dates: 1977 October 29-November 12

Donald Onthank papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2805
Abstract Donald Onthank (1892-1981) was a mountaineer and was active in the Mazamas. He made numerous ascents of Mt. Hood and was the first endowed life member in the American Alpine Club. Collection includes correspondence from Onthank during his time as librarian of the Mazamas, regarding books and periodicals on mountaineering; biographical information on Mazama members; bibliographies on mountaineering and the holdings of the Mazamas library; list of negative numbers of Onthank's photographs; and...
Dates: 1897-1980

Operation Deep Freeze III collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 28
Abstract

Collection consists of materials relating to a 1957 trip by Oregon Journal reporter Rolla J. Crick to Antarctica, dubbed "Operation Deep Freeze III." Included are prints of digitized photographs; photocopy newspaper articles; and reports and correspondence.

Dates: 1957-1959

Oregon Academy of Science records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1640
Abstract

The Oregon Academy of Science was organized in 1943 and incorporated in 1946 to promote scientific research in Oregon. Collection includes correspondence, 1943-1965, of treasurers, presidents, etc.; reports, 1946-1964; minutes, 1944-1964; financial records, 1943-1964; membership records, constitution and by-laws, 1943-1964; high school research grants, 1957-1964.

Dates: 1943-1965

Oregon AFL-CIO records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 378
Abstract

Records of the Oregon AFL-CIO, consisting of proceedings, reports, minutes, correspondence, and photographs, relating primarily convention proceedings and executive board meetings. The Oregon AFL-CIO formed around 1900 as the Oregon Federation of Labor.

Dates: 1918-2009

Oregon album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1115
Abstract

Twenty black and white photographs of Oregon scenes, including: the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Ashland, Table Rock, and the Willamette River.

Dates: circa 1900-1919

Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 288
Abstract

Records of a progressive political organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Includes meeting minutes, financial records, news releases, research materials, publicity, position papers, and a history of the organization. The Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy was established in 1989 and ceased operation in 1994.

Dates: 1989-2000