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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1746 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9563
Abstract

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin conducted by Charles Digregorio on August 9, 1976. Martin discusses the life and career of his father, Charles H. Martin, who served as an officer in the U.S. Army, as an Oregon congressman, and as Oregon governor.

Dates: 1976 August 9

Mary Gay Cogswell Cemetery collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2911
Abstract

Collection includes typescript extract from the diary of Martha Ann Gay Masterson, 1851, regarding the overland journey of the Gay family and the establishment of the Mary Gay Cogswell Cemetery outside Eugene, Oregon; and biographies of pioneers buried in the cemetery, including Martin Baker Gay, Mary Gay Cogswell, and members of the Campbell family.

Dates: circa 1850-1955

Oral history interview with Wilondja D. Mashimango

 Collection
Identifier: SR12313
Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilondja D. Mashimango conducted by Julianna Robidoux and Sankar Raman on March 8, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Mashimango, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, discusses his experiences in a refugee camp in Tanzania and as an immigrant to the United States.

Dates: 2019 March 8

Masten Logging Company account book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1371
Abstract

Account book with certificate of decrease in capital stock and township map showing timber land.

Dates: 1907-1910

Materials relating to the exhibit "Matri/Archs: pioneering women architects of Oregon"

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 290
Abstract Materials compiled by the Women in Architecture Committee of the Portland, Oregon, chapter of the American Institute of Architects for a 1992 exhibit titled "Matri/Archs: Pioneering Women Architects of Oregon." The exhibit documented the lives and careers of thirteen architects. Materials in the collection include introductory text for the exhibit, biographical and career information about the featured architects, transcripts of oral history interviews, and copies of two university theses on...
Dates: 1975-2012

Oral history interview with Charles B. Maxey

 Collection
Identifier: SR4001
Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles B. Maxey conducted by Jim Strassmaier from February 25 to November 18, 1994. Maxey was a barber in North Portland, Oregon, and was active in the Oregon Republican Party.

Dates: 1994 February 25-November 18

Oral history interview with Johnnie O. Maxey

 Collection
Identifier: SR4000
Abstract

Oral history interview with Johnnie O. Maxey conducted by Aaron Brand from February 25 to June 30, 1994. Maxey ran a small grocery store in North Portland.

Dates: 1994 February 25-June 30

William E. May photographic collection on George Anderson

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 659
Abstract

Small collection of photographs and other materials collected and created by William E. May, relating to gunsmith George Anderson (1839-1916) of The Dalles, Oregon, and other family members. The collection includes an album compiled by May, consisting of biographical information and of photographs of Anderson guns, as well as loose photographs of an Anderson muzzle-loading rifle.

Dates: circa 1880-1985; Majority of material found within circa 1982-1985

Bernice E. Mayer collection of Sawyer's Inc. photographs and booklets

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1302
Abstract

Small collection of materials that belonged to Bernice E. Mayer, sister of the owners of Sawyer's Inc., manufacturer of the View-Master stereoscope. The collection includes photographs of company buildings, employees, equipment, and products, as well as booklets about Sawyer's and an employee handbook.

Dates: circa 1925-1986

Robert Mays biography

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2289
Abstract

Manuscript biographical sketch of Robert Mays, circa 1880-1920. Mays, born in 1830, was a Wasco County, Oregon, cattleman and legislator. Sketch includes genealogical information.

Dates: circa 1880-1920