Douglas County (Or.)

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43.28536, -123.17942 Map of Douglas County (Or.)

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Douglas County (Or.)

193 Collections results for Douglas County (Or.)

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Pictures of the Eugene district headquarters (3 of 3)

Two photos show the Veterans Administration facility and the Old Soldiers Home in Roseburg, Oregon. Two photos show shields that were designed for each company in the Eugene district. Three photos show personnel, including the following people: Captain P. McD. Robinett, Cavalry; Captain Henry W. Edmonds, 7th Infantry; and A.N. Canfield.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 754 (Camp Drew)

Text details the history of company 754, which worked on project F-26 at Camp Drew in Tiller, Oregon. The camp commanders and their dates of service are given. Listed are Major Charles D.Y. Ostrom, Coast Artillery Corps; Captain H.E. Potter, Infantry; and Captain Julien H. Gist, 17th Infantry. Three photos show members of the camp, including Lieutenant August A. Zaccor, United States Navy; Captain H. E. Potter (Harold); Captain H. E. Cooper (Harry); and 1st Lieutenant Lawrence Hanson, Medical Reserve Corps.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 755 (7-Mile Hill) and pictures of Camp Drew

Text details the history of Company 755, which worked on project F-22 at Camp 7-Mile Hill in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Included are the camp commanders and their dates of service. Listed are Major Marcus A.S. Ming, Field Artillery; Captain Julian H. Gist, 17th Infantry; and 2nd Lieutenant W.D. Darling, Coast Artillery Corps Reserve. Six photos also show personnel from Company 754 at Camp Drew, including 1st Lieutenant Carney J. Klaaron, Medical Reserve; Corporal Olverson; Captain J.H. Gist, 17th Infantry; Private 1st Class B.F. Clark, 17th Infantry; H.L. Boomer, company clerk; E.N. Rickabaugh, senior foreman; and Corporal Fenton, 17th Infantry and Acting Mess Sergeant.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 757 (Camp Remote)

Text details the history of Company 757, which worked on project GF-6 at Camp Remote in Camas Valley, Oregon. Included are a list of the camp commanders and their dates of service. Listed are: Captain Jules V. Sims, 17th Infantry; Major Frank D. Ringland, Cavalry; and 1st Lieutenant L.H. Wellman, United States Marine Corps. A hand-drawn map of Camp Remote is taped to the bottom of the page.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 758 (Camp Tyee)

Text details the history of Company 758, which worked on project GF-2 at Camp Tyee. Included are names of camp commanders and their dates of service. Listed are: E.E. Schwein, Major, Infantry; H.A. Skerry, Captain, 6th Engineers; and W.C. Betzer, Lieutenant United States Navy. A hand-drawn map of Camp Tyee is taped to the bottom of the page.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Pictures of Camp Tyee (2 of 5)

Eight photos show scenes from Camp Tyee, members of company 758, and camp commanders. A photo of the camp basketball team identifies the following players: Gerald Gimmill, James Withers, Don Roberts, Ralph Grenier, Jay Ferree, Floyd Thrasher, Harry Smith, Harold Kleckner, Thomas Austin, Robert Putman, Ward Cain, Ernest Strickland, Dr. E. Cotter Murray, Lt. W.C. Betzer, and Captain William H. Upham. Another photo identifies a man as Lieutenant Harris.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 759 (Camp Melrose)

Text details the history of Company 759, which worked on project GF-4 at Camp Melrose in Melrose, Oregon. Included are the names of camp commanders and their dates of service. Listed are: Captain Thomas A. Young, Coast Artillery Corps; Captain G.W. Spoerry, Infantry; Major S.P. Philpot, Infantry; Major Charles E. Speer, Infantry; Captain Jack L. Meyer, Quartermaster Corps; 2nd Lieutenant John W. Keating, 17th Infantry; Captain Harold E. Potter, Infantry; Captain Gordon Hyde, Infantry Reserve; and Captain Henry C. Church, C.W. Reserve. A hand-drawn map of Camp Melrose is taped to the bottom of the page.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Pictures of Camp Melrose (1 of 3)

Text at the top of the page reads, "Melrose - Winter and Summer Camp, 759, GF-4, Melrose, Oregon." Three photos show a flag-raising ceremony, with Captain G.W. Sperry delivering an address. Three more photos give a general view of the camp, a view of the officers' tents, and the men lined up waiting for a meal.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

History of Company 927 (Camp Reedsport)

Text details the history of Company 927, which worked on project F-70 at Camp Reedsport in Reedsport, Oregon. Included are the names of the camp commanders and the dates they served. Listed are Captain K.S. Whittemore, 7th Infantry and 1st Lieutenant L.M. Cowan, Eng. Reserve. A hand-drawn map of Camp Reedsport is taped to the bottom of the page.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Pictures of Camp Reedsport (2 of 4)

Eleven photos show views of Camp Reedsport, including the Forest Service building, administration building, barracks, infirmary, officers' and Forest Service personnel quarters, and headquarters building. Images of camp members include a group identified as the "wood detail" and the kitchen and mess hall crew.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Pictures of Camp Reedsport (3 of 4)

Eight photos show views of Camp Reedsport, including interiors of the recreation hall, mess hall, kitchen, and barracks. Images of camp members include a group identified as the "lower Smith River crew" and the "wood crew." Four men wearing boxing gloves are identified as W.E. Ailgeltinger, G.A. Buckley, William L. Adams, and Emil Lucas. An officer is identified as 1st Lieutenant Lelland M. Cowan, Eng. Reserve.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Pictures of Camp Reedsport (4 of 4)

Sixteen photos show scenes from in and around Camp Reedsport, including the Umpqua River, Pacific Coast, Neceta Head lighthouse, and the official opening and flag-raising ceremony for the camp. Individuals identified in the images include "Scotty" Valetine; 1st Lieutenant L.M. Cowan, Eng. Reserve; 2nd Lieutenant M.K. McCaslin, Cavalry Reserve; and Captain A.C. Joslyn, Medical Reserve.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

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