Oregon
Found in 1678 Collections and/or Records:
Stephen James Chadwick speech
Typescript copy of a speech delivered by Stephen James Chadwick at the annual meeting of the Oregon Historical Society, October 25, 1930, containing reminiscences of his childhood in Roseburg, Oregon, his friendship with Jesse Applegate, and other topics. Chadwick (1863-1931) was born in Roseburg and later was a lawyer, judge, and state Supreme Court justice in Washington. He was the son of Stephen Fowler Chadwick, who served as Oregon secretary of state and Oregon governor.
Challenge and progress (points of progress)
Jeannette McPherson Gates was a Northwest poet, author, teacher, and historian. She earned her MBA in 1949 and was active in the NAACP, Citizens for Inter-racial Understanding, and Democratic Women of Multnomah County. Collection consists of a typescript book regarding Gates' own life and the history of the civil rights movement.
George E. Chamberlain papers
Papers of George E. Chamberlain (1854-1928), who was attorney general for and then governor of Oregon, and then a U.S. senator for Oregon. The collection consists primarily of correspondence written during Chamberlain's time as governor.
Oral history interview with Chang-Shee Chang
Oral history interview with Chang-Shee Chang conducted by Dora Totoian on October 18, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Chang discusses his early life in Taiwan and his career as a vascular surgeon in Taiwan and in Portland, Oregon.
William Chapman daybook
Manuscript daybook, 1879-1885, with accounts, daily activities and prices for commodities and labor in Odessa, Oregon. With drawing of a house in Portland, Oregon.
Chemeketa House register
Collection consists of a register, 1 volume, 1870-1871. Includes guide to Salem businesses.
Albion P. Chenery diary
Diary of Albion P. Chenery, with entries containing information on topics including his childhood, his voyage to California in 1849, steamboating, mining activities, fruit farming, manufacturing, and other activities, mostly near Butteville, Oregon.
Justin Chenoweth papers
Handwritten diary, letterbooks, and documents relating to Justin Chenoweth's travel to Oregon and work as a surveyor, mail carrier, and justice of the peace in Oregon and Washington Territory, primarily from the years 1848 to 1862. Includes family correspondence.
Oral history interview with Sumitra Chhetri
Oral history interview with Sumitra Chhetri conducted by Sankar Raman on March 19, 2017, for The Immigrant Story. Chhetri grew up in a camp for Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and immigrated to Portland, Oregon, in 2008.
Nancy Chipman papers
Collection includes typescript correspondence to Nancy Chipman from Manuel Sesma Castellanos, 1940-1941; a typescript letter to Thomas H. Tongue Jr. from his brother, E. B. Tongue, 1901, regarding a horse race with "Chipman"; a wedding invitation for Rupert James Chipman and Edna Grace Wasserman, 1902; and a program from a memorial for Patricia W. Palmer, 1982.