Oregon
Found in 1753 Collections and/or Records:
An outline of the history of the Pacific Northwest: with special reference to the State of Washington
Typescript of "An Outline of the Pacific Northwest" by Ceylon S. Kingston and J. Orin Oliphant. Authors' working copy, with bibliographic citations pasted in and some handwritten marks.
Robert Owen letters
Photocopies of correspondence of Robert Owen on the Oregon Question. Correspondents include J. M. Storms, also known as Cora Montgomery; Robert Dale Owen, his son; and Sir Robert Peel.
Bethenia Owens-Adair papers
Papers of Bethenia Owens-Adair (1840-1926), including letters from Jesse Applegate, a speech by Owens-Adair in support of women's suffrage, a pro-eugenics booklet by Owens-Adair, and a letter from Owens-Adair to Fred Lockley. Owens-Adair was one of the first women working as doctors in Oregon to hold a medical degree, and was active in the temperance, women's suffrage, and eugenics movements.
John W. Owens papers
Oral history interview with Bob Packwood
Oral history interview with Bob Packwood conducted by Clark Hansen from January 26, 1996, to August 20, 2003, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Packwood was a U.S. senator from Oregon from 1969 to 1995. Packwood resigned from his seat after the Senate Ethics Committee recommended his expulsion following an investigation of allegations that he committed sexual misconduct.
Oral history interview with Ben Padrow
Oral history interview with Ben Padrow conducted by Charles Digregorio from Janaury 16 to February 9, 1979. Padrow was a professor at Portland State University, wrote speeches for Oregon politicians, and served on the Multnomah County Commission.
Joel Palmer papers
Oral history interview with Omar C. Palmer
Oral history interview with Omar C. Palmer conducted by Terence O'Donnell on December 6, 1982, as part of research for O'Donnell's book "An Arrow in the Earth: General Joel Palmer and the Indians of Oregon." Omar C. Palmer was a descendant of Joel Palmer, superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Oregon Territory from 1853 to 1856.
A. R. Panissidi papers
Collection consists of speeches and manuscripts for publication, circa 1974-1976, regarding railroads in Oregon, tidelands, and legislation regarding public lands used for railroads.
Oral history interview with Owen Panner
Oral history interview with Owen Panner conducted by Michael O'Rourke from November 24, 1994, to June 1, 1995, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Panner was a judge for the U.S. District Court of Oregon.