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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1753 Collections and/or Records:

P. A. Ewing photographs collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1064
Abstract

Six photographic prints, primarily from the 1920s. They include handwritten captions and may have accompanied, or been intended to accompany, magazine pieces by Paul A. Ewing. The photographs depict an overland wagon train; a car parked along the roadside near the summit of the McKenzie Pass highway; Native people fishing at Celilo Falls; a mountain along the John Day River; and a logging scene with a "big wheel."

Dates: circa 1926-circa 1928

Ray Eyerly engraving and lithograph

 Collection
Identifier: Mss5001
Abstract

Collection consists of a lithograph of a rail fence and an engraving depicting a Navajo Indian. Ray Eyerly (1894-1980) moved to Salem, Oregon in 1919 and was co-founder of the Realistic Artists Guild. He became a full-time artist after moving to Sisters, Oregon, in 1962, and he was honored in a resolution by the Oregon State Legislature in 1971.

Dates: 1956

Oral history interview with Dick Eymann

 Collection
Identifier: SR1146
Abstract

Oral history interview with Dick Eymann conducted by Clark Hansen from December 2, 1993, to September 8, 1994, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Eymann was an Oregon state representative from 1957 to 1974.

Dates: 1993 December 2-1994 September 8

Oral history interview with Mary E. Eyre

 Collection
Identifier: SR812
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary E. Eyre conducted by Vinita M. Howard from October 6, 1989, to January 12, 1990. Eyre was a high school political science teacher in Salem, Oregon.

Dates: 1989 October 6-1990 January 12

Oral history interview with Nancie P. Fadeley

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9522
Abstract

Oral history interview with Nancie P. Fadeley conducted by Linda S. Dodds on April 2, 1981. Fadeley discusses serving in the Oregon House of Representatives, and talks about her husband, Ed Fadeley, and his career as a lawyer and a state legislator.

Dates: 1981 April 2

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