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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1680 Collections and/or Records:

Kathie Durbin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 403
Abstract

Papers of a journalist who worked in Oregon and Washington state and specialized in environmental reporting. The collection includes personal information, early student essays, travel essays, poetry, articles published in newspapers and magazines, and material for three books. Included are background sources and notes to support articles and books.

Dates: 1962-2013

Coe I. Durland papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2919
Abstract

Collection includes drawings, 1961-1979, including many for the Portland Fire Department; Portland Fire Department ephemera, 1912-1919; a typescript history of Woodstock, Portland, Oregon; material relating to Ontario teacher Callie Shelton; and material relating to schoolhouses in Harney and Sherman counties, Oregon.

Dates: 1912-1979

Joseph P. Eagon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2516
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence with family, including a description of the Eagons' trip across the plains and life in Milwaukie, Oregon; donation land claim of Thomas J. Chase and Nancy Chase, Clackamas County, Oregon; quitclaim deed of George Wise and Sarah E. Wise to Joseph Eagon, Clackamas County, Oregon.

Dates: 1850-1878

Eakin family scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2556
Abstract

Scrapbook of materials about the Eakin family, written and compiled by Gertrude M. Eakin, including photographs, documents, genealogical information, diaries, and reminiscences.

Dates: circa 1866-1979

William M. Eames autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 902
Abstract

Typescript autobiography by William M. Eames, with photocopy newspaper clippings of obituaries and other biographical information.

Dates: circa 1890-1900

Early history of Tillamook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 213
Abstract

Original handwritten manuscript of "Early History of Tillamook," by Warren N. Vaughn, as well as typescript and microfilm copies. The collection also includes biographical information about Vaughn (1823-1907), who traveled to California in 1849 to mine for gold before living in Dayton, Oregon. In 1852, he journeyed to Tillamook, Oregon, where he would reside for the rest of his life, working as a farmer and cooper, and holding multiple roles in local government.

Dates: circa 1890-1904

Early Oregon census and tax records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1
Abstract

An artificial collection consisting of early census and tax records from the Oregon Provisional and Territorial Government and early Oregon statehood. Records date from 1842 to 1880.

Dates: 1842-1880

Early Oregon emigrant families photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 177
Abstract

Album containing card photographs, circa 1860-1869. The images are studio portraits depicting various early emigrants to Oregon and family members. Handwritten notes identify many of the people in the album.

Dates: circa 1860-1869

East Oregonian Publishing Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1366
Abstract

Records include ledgers, day books, journals, job books, trial balance book, city subscription book, account books, letterpress copy book, receipts, and correspondence.

Dates: 1882-1934

Oral history interview with William G. East

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1213
Abstract

Oral history interview with William G. East conducted by Rick Harmon from November 8-15, 1984, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. East was a judge on the Oregon Circuit Court and the U.S. District Court of Oregon.

Dates: 1984 November 8-15