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Willamette River distress

Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane announcing a special session of the Legislative Assembly

An untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane calling a Special Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Oregon. The second page is a proclamation encouraging all civil officers and citizens to seize deserters and deliver them to any commissioned officer in the service of the United States.

Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881

Untitled circular to Oregon emigrants issued by Governor George Abernethy about emigration routes and preferred conduct towards Native peoples

A secretly-printed broadside issued by Governor George Abernethy and circulated among immigrants traveling west. The circular describes preferred conduct towards Native peoples and warns against trying new routes, encouraging families to "keep the old road."

Oregon Territory (Provisional government, 1843-1849)

Red-breasted sapsucker

Manuscript that features excerpts from "Red-breasted sapsucker." The author explains that Jennings Lodge has been a preferred winter home for some of these birds as they are acquainted with many of the species of trees in the area. The author ponders how detrimental the birds are to these trees as they suck up one of the most important parts of these trees.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

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