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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1680 Collections and/or Records:

Matthew P. Deady letters to William Meek

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1387
Abstract

Correspondence concerning politics and government, settlement in Oregon and California, legal cases including the Dred Scott case, and Deady family history.

Dates: 1861-1891

Dean Company account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1365
Abstract

Account book, July 1885-July 1886, for a general store owned by E. B. Dean in Marshfield, Oregon.

Dates: 1885-1886

Oral history interview with William V. Deatherage

 Collection
Identifier: SR11005
Abstract

Oral history interview with William V. Deatherage by Donald W. Brodie on February 24, 2003, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Deatherage was an attorney in Medford, Oregon.

Dates: 2003 February 24

Mercedes Deiz collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 543
Abstract

Papers and photographs relating to the life and career of Mercedes Deiz (1917-2005), who became the first woman of color to be a judge in Oregon when she was appointed to a seat on the district court, and was also the first Black circuit court judge in the state. The collection also includes correspondence, photographs, and other materials relating to members of Deiz's family.

Dates: circa 1875-2014

Oral history interview with Mercedes Deiz

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1256
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mercedes Deiz conducted by Linda Dodds from February 5 to 27, 1981. Deiz was the first black woman judge in Oregon.

Dates: 1981 February 5-27

Oral history interview with John R. Dellenback

 Collection
Identifier: SR1110
Abstract

Oral history interview with John R. Dellenback conducted by Clark Hansen from June 24 to October 3, 1992, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Dellenback was an Oregon representative, a congressman, and director of the Peace Corps.

Dates: 1992 June 24-October 3

Dement family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2726
Abstract

Collection is partially processed. Materials include correspondence to Wallace Dement, who served as mayor of Myrtle Point, Oregon, and as a Coos County commissioner, regarding Myrtle Point civic activities, Coos County roads and the Forestry Board. Also included are reminiscences of R. C. Dement; genealogical materials; miscellaneous papers of Dr. Alice Louisa Dement; songwriting contracts for Nellie Dement; financial and legal documents; diplomas, certificates, diaries, and accounts.

Dates: circa 1895-1985

R. C. Dement residence plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3065
Abstract

Collection includes: 5 plans and elevations on 5 sheets of a house for Russell Cook Dement in Myrtle Point, Oregon.

Dates: 1898

Alma Olive Huseby Dempsey diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 316
Abstract

Three composition books containing the journal of Alma Olive Huseby Dempsey of Jefferson County, Oregon, kept from December 23, 1915, to March 31, 1918. Includes details of daily life, housework, family, travel, weather, and general community news.

Dates: 1915-1918

Oral history interview with Selma J. Denecke

 Collection
Identifier: SR1261
Abstract

Oral history interview with Selma J. Denecke conducted by Elizabeth Meyer from March 17 to June 23, 1999, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. In the interview, Denecke discusses her interest in art and music, her family life, and the career of her husband, Arno H. Denecke, who served as chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.

Dates: 1999 March 17-June 23