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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1657 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Failing Jr. genealogical research collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll804
Abstract

Materials related to the Brewster, Henderson, Holman and Failing families. The collection includes original historic documents created by family members, as well as topical materials related to genealogical history compiled by Bill Failing Jr. Correspondence, photographs, diaries, and articles make up a majority of the collection, frequently focusing on prominent local historical figures within the families.

Dates: 1850-2017; Majority of material found within 1979-2012

James F. Failing family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll799
Abstract James Frederick Failing (1842-1920) was a prominent Portland businessman, civic leader, and member of the early Failing family. After arriving in Portland from New York in 1853, James participated in the wholesale hardware business of J. Failing and Co. with his father, Josiah, and his brother Henry. He would later go on to become the director or Portland’s First National Bank, and serve as a trustee for numerous local organizations. His children also became notable Portland figures through...
Dates: 1850-2009; Majority of material found within 1870-1986

Oral history interview with Kemle Fakhry

 Collection
Identifier: SR12253
Abstract

Oral history interview with Kemle Fakhry conducted by Don Schwartz on April 4, 2017, for The Immigrant Story. Fakhry emigrated from Senegal to the United States in 2013.

Dates: 2017 April 4

Falls City, Oregon, High School photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1060
Abstract

Personal photograph album from an unidentified person, containing a small number of photographs of Falls City High School in Polk County, Oregon, as well as many images of students, teachers, friends, and family.

Dates: circa 1940

Farmer's Mutual Fire Relief Association account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1349
Abstract

Collection consists of an account book, 1909-1912, with organization fees, member list, assessments and expenses.

Dates: 1909-1912

Robert S. Farrell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1463
Abstract

Robert Sylvester Farrell (1906-1947) was a Republican state representative, 1935-1942, and Oregon Secretary of State, 1943-1947. Collection includes correspondence, 1945-1947; memorial commemorations, 1947; and scrapbooks, 1937-1946, with clippings regarding Farrell's career in the Oregon government.

Dates: 1937-1947

Thomas Fawcett papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2245
Abstract

Deeds of sale for school lands in Yamhill County, Oregon, to Thomas Fawcett from the state of Oregon, November 9, 1868, and December 31, 1873.

Dates: 1868-1873

Oral history interview with Barbara Fealy

 Collection
Identifier: SR922
Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Fealy conducted by Marian W. Kolisch on May 2, 1987, as part of the Marian Wood Kolisch Oral History Collection. Fealy was a landscape architect and worked primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1987 May 2

Oral history interview with G. Bernhard Fedde

 Collection
Identifier: SR11090
Abstract

Oral history interview with G. Bernhard Fedde conducted by Eliza E. Canty-Jones on September 16, 2006, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Fedde was an attorney in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 2006 September 16

Federal Writers' Project records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2821
Abstract

Collection includes research notes and typed drafts of articles planned as entries in Howard McKinley Corning's "Dictionary of Oregon History."

Dates: 1935-1942