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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1680 Collections and/or Records:

Jesse G. Sill papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2630
Abstract

Jesse G. Sill was born in 1881 in Illinois and died in 1981 in Portland, Oregon. He was a pioneer newsreel photographer and the first to take aerial photographs of Mt. Hood. Collection includes correspondence, 1911-1919; script synopses and lists of films, 1915-1948; a travel diary, 1915-1916; and a movie poster for the film "Lone Trapper," circa 1911-1948.

Dates: 1911-1978

Oral history interview with Mary Jane Sills

 Collection
Identifier: SR11244
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Jane Sills conducted by Jim Strassmaier from August 8-11, 2003, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Sills was an aide to U.S. Senators Richard Neuberger and Maurine Neuberger of Oregon.

Dates: 2003 August 8-11

Silver Creek cash book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 842
Abstract

Bound account book with entries written in multiple hands. Entries include descriptions of hours worked by various people; document bills for goods such as lumber and flour; and include references to hauling of goods. The cash book may relate to the sawmill and flour mill operated by Buford Smith (also known as Beauford Smith) on Silver Creek in what is now Silverton, Oregon.

Dates: 1852-1859

Oral history interview with John A. Silvertooth

 Collection
Identifier: SR463
Abstract

Oral history interview with John A. Silvertooth conducted by Jack P. Steiwer around 1970. Silvertooth owned several businesses in Antelope, Oregon, including the Idle Hour Tavern, a barbershop, and a museum.

Dates: 1970

Oral history interview with Leo F. Simon

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9503
Abstract

Oral history interview with Leo F. Simon conducted by Linda S. Dodds on February 7, 1980. Simon discusses his career as a commercial photographer in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1980 February 7

Situation resources and capabilities of the Oregon Territory, for commercial and agricultural uses

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2962
Abstract

Manuscript essay regarding J. F. Warner's assessment of the economic potential and role in world trade of the Oregon Territory and other areas along the Pacific Coast. The assessment anticipates increased trade from Asia through the Oregon Territory to the Atlantic coast.

Dates: circa 1843

Papers of and relating to John Skaaluren

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1041
Abstract Papers of and relating to John Skaaluren (1894-1974), primarily concerning his role in beginning the annual Lower Umpqua School Children's Tree Plant Day in Douglas County, Oregon. Materials include correspondence between Skaaluren and political figures, newspaper pages and clippings about the tree plantings, a biographical sketch of Skaaluren, and a souvenir program from the 50th annual tree planting. Skaaluren was born in Norway, and came to the United States in 1922, eventually living in...
Dates: 1946-1997

Skaters Day at Wallowa Lake

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1100
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of ice skaters at Wallowa Lake, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1914

Oral history interview with Keith D. Skelton

 Collection
Identifier: SR1161
Abstract

Oral history interview with Keith D. Skelton conducted by Clark Hansen from November 9, 1994, to May 12, 1995, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Skelton was an Oregon state representative for Lane County from 1957 to 1960, and for Multnomah County from 1965 to 1974.

Dates: 1994 November 9-1995 May 12

Oral history interview with Otto Skopil

 Collection
Identifier: SR1225
Abstract

Oral history interview with Otto Skopil conducted by Rick Harmon and Jim Strassmaier from August 19, 1985, to November 27, 1989, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Skopil was a judge on the U.S. Circuit Court of Oregon and on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Dates: 1985 August 19-1989 November 27