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Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur

  • SR 2526
  • Collection
  • 2001-01-19 - 2001-02-15

This oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur was conducted by Sieglinde Smith at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from January 19 to February 15, 2001, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. The interview was conducted in five sessions.

In the first interview session, conducted on January 19, 2001, McArthur discusses his family background and early life in the Green Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, including his education, the house he grew up in, and his recreational activities. He describes the neighborhood and talks about people who lived there. He also speaks about his parents' personalities, travels, and social lives.

In the second interview session, conducted on January 23, 2001, McArthur continues to discuss his early life in the Green Hills neighborhood and talks about his relationship with his parents. He speaks about the work of his father, Lewis A. McArthur, on Oregon Geographic Names and about traveling with him by train in the 1920s for research. He discusses his college experience at the University of California, Berkeley, and talks about working for U.S. Steel Company in the late 1930s. He then talks about his experiences in the U.S. Army while stationed in Alaska during World War II.

In the third interview session, conducted on February 1, 2001, McArthur speaks further about working for the U.S. Steel Company and about his experiences in the U.S. Army during World War II, including studying Mandarin Chinese. He talks about his marriage to Joyce A. Clark. He then speaks at length about his career as an industrial designer for the Ray F. Becker Company, and talks about products the company produced, about the steel fabrication process, and about buildings the company worked on, particularly gas stations. He talks about how Oregon has changed during the 20th century, particularly regarding housing development, transportation, and power generation.

In the fourth interview session, conducted on February 8, 2001, McArthur shares his memories of the Columbia River before the construction of hydroelectric dams, and talks about how the Columbia River Gorge changed. He briefly discusses serving on the state advisory committee on historic preservation in the 1970s, and then talks about his recreational activities on Mount Hood, including climbing and camping on the mountain, and repairing the Snowshoe Cabin, the Cloud Cap Inn, and other buildings.

In the fifth interview session, conducted on February 15, 2001, McArthur discusses his role models, including his family members, and talks about construction projects that impressed him, including dams on the Columbia River and the Bay Bridge in California. He also speaks about mapmaking. He shares his childhood memories of attending meetings of the Pioneer Association, riding the streetcar, and traveling with his family. He compares travel by various modes of transportation, particularly air and rail. He revisits the topic of his father's work on Oregon Geographic Names, then speaks at length about his own work on later editions of the book and about his service on the state advisory committee on historic preservation. He describes his favorite places in Oregon, and talks about raising a family.

McArthur, Lewis L.

Oral history interview with Malcolm M. Crawford

  • SR 1500
  • Collection
  • 1987-11-28 - 1987-12-18

This oral history interview with Malcolm M. Crawford was conducted by Pat Bleakney at Crawford's home in The Dalles, Oregon, from November 28 to December 18, 1987, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. The interview was conducted in two sessions. An unidentified woman was also present during session 2 and contributed to the interview questions.

In the first interview session, conducted on November 28, 1987, Crawford discusses the history of the Dalles, Oregon. He speaks at length about his family background of homesteading in The Dalles, as well as his early life there. He talks about his education in a one-room schoolhouse; discusses the people who lived in The Dalles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and talks about his ranch. He also talks about railroad lines, roads, and fences in the area.

In the second interview session, conducted on December 18, 1987, Crawford, Bleakney, and an unidentified woman drive and walk around The Dalles and talk about the history of the land, animals, roads, and buildings as they pass. They also walk along the Dalles Mountain Ranch Loop Hike and talk about the history of the area. Crawford then speaks about his life on a ranch in The Dalles. He also shares his memories of Celilo Falls before it was flooded by The Dalles Dam.

Crawford, Malcolm M. (Malcolm Moody), 1899-1992

Columbia River Gorge Lecture Series

  • SR Columbia River Gorge Lecture Series
  • Collection
  • 1981?

A series of lectures given by Gertrude Glutsch Jensen on the importance of preserving the Columbia River Gorge.

Jensen, Gertrude Glutsch, 1903-1986

Oral history interview with Gertrude Glutsch Jensen [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Gertrude Glutsch Jensen was conducted by Roberta Watts at Jensen’s home in Portland, Oregon, from December 7, 1977, to January 17, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. The interview was conducted in two sessions.

In the first interview session, conducted on December 7, 1977, Jensen discusses her family background and early life in South Portland, her career as a freelance reporter for the Oregonian and Oregon Journal newspapers, and her career as a real estate agent. She then speaks at length about her involvement in the preservation of the Columbia River Gorge. She describes how she became interested in nature conservation; talks about her efforts to advocate for the Wyam people and to save Celilo Falls; and speaks about the restoration of the Vista House on Crown Point. She also talks about working with John Yeon on conservation of the Gorge. She closes the session by revisiting the topic of her family background and early life in South Portland.

In the second interview session, conducted on January 17, 1978, Jensen continues to speak at length about her family background and early life in South Portland. She talks about her participation in a protest march against the Vietnam War and closes the interview by revisiting the topic of her career as a freelance journalist.

Jensen, Gertrude Glutsch, 1903-1986

Oral history interview with Gertrude Glutsch Jensen

  • SR 9452
  • Collection
  • 1977-12-07 - 1978-01-17

This oral history interview with Gertrude Glutsch Jensen was conducted by Roberta Watts at Jensen's home in Portland, Oregon, from December 7, 1977, to January 17, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A transcript is available.

In the first interview session, conducted on December 7, 1977, Jensen discusses her family background and early life in South Portland, her career as a freelance reporter for the Oregonian and Oregon Journal newspapers, and her career as a real estate agent. She then speaks at length about her involvement in the preservation of the Columbia River Gorge. She describes how she became interested in nature conservation; talks about her efforts to advocate for the Wyam people and to save Celilo Falls; and speaks about the restoration of the Vista House on Crown Point. She also talks about working with John Yeon on conservation of the Gorge. She closes the session by revisiting the topic of her family background and early life in South Portland.

In the second interview session, conducted on January 17, 1978, Jensen continues to speak at length about her family background and early life in South Portland. She talks about her participation in a protest march against the Vietnam War and closes the interview by revisiting the topic of her career as a freelance journalist.

Jensen, Gertrude Glutsch, 1903-1986

Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Bonneville power plant at the Bonneville Dam. The road leading to the plant is lined with flowers and a body of water is to the right. There are several power lines in the sky, transmitting electricity from the plant. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 507."

Christian (Photographer)

Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Water rushes out of the spillway gates, also known as floodgates, of the dam. View looks east past the dam and up the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington. Christian 11-625." Number printed in bottom right corner: 112189

Christian (Photographer)

Shepperd's Dell. Columbia River Highway.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway at Shepperd's Dell, a canyon in the Columbia River Gorge. A bridge crosses the canyon. Handwritten labels on negative read, "Shepperd's Dell. Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-677."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River Highway

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Taken from above the highway, looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. There is a viewpoint on the highway. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-748."

Christian (Photographer)

Sunset Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a silhouetted couple watching the sunset on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a bluff overlooking the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Sunset Columbia River. Christian 11-814."

Christian (Photographer)

View from The Dalles Scenic Drive

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of the east end of the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a hill on the Oregon side of the gorge, looking across the Columbia River toward Washington. Parts of a town, possibly The Dalles, are visible through the trees at the base of the hill. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from The Dalles Scenic Drive. Christian 11-929."

Christian (Photographer)

Spillways at Bonneville Dam

Photograph of water rushing out of the spillways of the Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the Washington side of the dam. A person leans over a railing on the lower right, watching the scene. A cloud of mist rises from the water. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Restricted Photograph: Do not reproduce without written license agreement, Photo-Art Commercial Studios."

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

Columbia River Highway - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway alongside the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the side of the highway on the Oregon side of the Gorge. Beacon Rock is visible. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway - Oregon. Christian 11-5006."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River Highway

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Highway next to the Columbia River. Taken from the shoulder of the highway, looking east towards an exit marked, "Columbia River Highway Scenic Route, Bridal Veil." Several automobiles drive on the highway.

Administration Buildings. Bonneville, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the administrative buildings of the Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River Gorge. Railroad tracks in the foreground. Snow-capped Table Mountain is in the background. At the base of the mountain, a steam locomotive pulls a train. Handwriting on negative reads, "Administration Bldgs. Bonneville, Ore. Christian 11-512." There are markings and a scratch near the top of the negative.

Christian (Photographer)

Bonneville Dam - Fish Ladder

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Bonneville Dam and a fish ladder in the foreground. Water rushes through the open spillway gates, also known as floodgates, of the dam on the Columbia River. There is a large mountain in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Dam - Fish Ladder." There are markings near the top of the negative.

Christian (Photographer)

Crown Point - Vista House - Columbia River, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Vista House at Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking northeast, with a view of the Washington Cascades and the Columbia River. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crown Point - Vista House - Columbia River, Ore. Christian 11-702." There are scratches near the top of the negative.

Christian (Photographer)

Crown Point. Columbia River - Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Vista House at Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. View looking east at the Vista House, with the gorge and the Columbia River in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crown Point. Columbia River - Ore. Christian 11-759."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, and looking north across the Columbia River toward mountains in Washington. A portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway is in the left foreground, and a large, windswept tree stands prominently left of center. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain. Christian 11-777."

Christian (Photographer)

Generators - Bonneville Dam

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the generators at the Bonneville Dam. The generators are circular machines lined up in a large open room. Handwriting on negative reads, "Generators - Bonneville Dam. Christian 11-623."

Christian (Photographer)

Sunset Columbia River Highway - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Gorge, taken from the Historic Columbia River Highway. A section of the highway rounds a bend in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Sunset Columbia River Highway - Oregon. Christian 11-662."

Christian (Photographer)

Flattop Mountain - Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of a mountain across the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the Oregon side and looking towards the mountain in Washington state. Handwriting on negative reads, "Flattop Mountain - Columbia River. Christian 11-666."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River Highway, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway running alongside the Columbia River. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. View looks east up the river. There are clouds in the sky. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 11-576." There is a scratch on the left of the negative.

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River at Sunset

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sailboat on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge at sunset. View of both sides of the gorge. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River at Sunset. Christian 11-695." The original photograph for this postcard was taken by Fred H. Kiser c. 1904.

Christian (Photographer)

The Peaceful Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sailboat on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Large mountains of the Cascade Range in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "The Peaceful Columbia River. Christian 11-701." There are scratches near the top of the negative.

Christian (Photographer)

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