A portrait of Hurtis Hadley. He is seated at an angle to the camera looking directly into the lens. He wears a white button-up work shirt with a name tag for Albertsons pinned to the front pocket. The name tag reads, "Hurtis, Bakery MGR."

Tape 3, Side 1. In the third and final interview session, conducted on February 20, 1991, Buse revisits the topic of her marriage to Herman Richard Buse and raising a family in West Linn. She talks about camping with her family, shares the history of places and landmarks in West Linn, and describes how the city has changed over her life. She closes the interview by talking about the Romani people who would come to West Linn in the summers.

Tape 1, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on January 15, 1991, Buse discusses her family background and childhood in West Linn, Oregon, including life on a farm, her elementary school education, and her recreational activities. She describes life in West Linn during the early 20th century and talks about attending Territorial Days picnics.

Tape 2, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on January 23, 1991, Buse discusses her teenage years in West Linn, Oregon, including life on a farm, her high school education, and her recreational activities. She talks about her wedding and marriage to Herman Richard Buse. She discusses raising a family in West Linn, and talks about family and holiday traditions; shares her memories of her activities during World War II; and talks about her children, their families, and their careers. She speaks about her health, about her involvement in clubs and organizations, and about growing vegetables. She also revisits the topic of her childhood and describes the foods she ate, the process of doing laundry, and the clothes she wore.

Tape 2, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on January 23, 1991, Buse discusses her teenage years in West Linn, Oregon, including life on a farm, her high school education, and her recreational activities. She talks about her wedding and marriage to Herman Richard Buse. She discusses raising a family in West Linn, and talks about family and holiday traditions; shares her memories of her activities during World War II; and talks about her children, their families, and their careers. She speaks about her health, about her involvement in clubs and organizations, and about growing vegetables. She also revisits the topic of her childhood and describes the foods she ate, the process of doing laundry, and the clothes she wore.

Photograph showing a wooden plank and log bridge crossing a small running creek, taken from a slight side angle. A Ford Model T Pickup (1916) is on the bridge facing forward. Trees and other foliage can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-39” and “36.”

Cased photograph showing an exterior view of the George Abernethy & Co. store in Oregon City, Oregon. Several men pose outside the store. A sign on the building reads, "Geo. Abernethy & Co. Wholesale Dealers." Other signs on the building advertise various goods such as boots, nails, crockery and powder. George Abernethy was the Provisional Governor of Oregon in the 1840's. Legacy collection records indicate this may be the first brick building built in the state of Oregon. Records also speculate that the photographer may have been either Joseph Buchtel, who had a photo studio on the second floor of the building in 1857, or Holland and Day, who had a photo studio across the street in 1858. Case is made of wood and leather.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a group of approximately 35 men standing in front of a church. Several of them hold their hats in their hands. Legacy collection records indicate this photograph was taken at the 3rd Annual Methodist Conference at a Methodist church in Oregon City, Oregon. Case is made of wood and leather.

Broadside printed in green text detailing the provisions of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 46 issued by General J. L. Dewitt. It is directed towards Japanese Americans living in Clackamas and eastern Multnomah Counties. The notice reads that "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien, will be evacuated from [all of Clackamas County and Multnomah County east of 122nd Avenue] by 12 o'clock noon, P.W.T., May 12, 1942." The notice contains instructions for how Japanese Americans should report to the Civil Control Station located on the Gresham Fairgrounds "to receive further instructions" between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on either May 7th or May 8th, along with guidelines of what possessions they may or may not bring with them.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Mill River Power Plant at the River Mill Dam in Estacada, Oregon. Water from the Clackamas River goes over the spillway. Handwriting on negative reads, "Mill River Power Plant - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6010."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a Christian church in Estacada, Oregon. A sign over the entryway reads, "Church of Christ, 1909." Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6013."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene on Highway 211 in Estacada, Oregon. There are a few businesses and houses on the street. A sign points left for the Broadway Theatre. Two automobiles drive in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6002."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the stadium at Estacada High School in Estacada, Oregon. There is a large sports field in the foreground and the high school buildings are in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Stadium at Estacada High School. Christian 11-6004."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a grade school in Estacada, Oregon. Handwriting on negative reads, "Grade School - Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6001."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Estacada Bridge over the Clackamas River in Estacada, Oregon. There are trees on both banks of the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Clackamas River and Bridge - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6006."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Mill River Power Plant at the River Mill Dam in Estacada, Oregon. Water from the Clackamas River goes over the spillway in the background. Power lines carry electricity from the plant. Handwriting on negative reads, "Mill River Power Plant - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6007."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a lumber yard at the Park Lumber Company in Estacada, Oregon. There are stacks of lumber scattered across the yard. There is a large pile of logs in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Park Lumber Co. - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6008."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Estacada, Oregon. There are several businesses on the street, including Stein's Bread, Trail's Inn Tavern, and the Broadway Theater. Automobiles are parked in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon - Christian 11-6000."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Klippel's Firestone, and more. On the left, the Victory movie theater marquee advertises Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in "Sorrowful Jones." A Meier and Frank truck is parked outside the theater. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oreg. Christian 11-1207."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Marylhurst College. There is a big grass field in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Marylhurst College - Marylhurst, Oreg. Christian 11-1206."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Firestone, Elder Hardware and other businesses. Automobiles are parked on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oregon. Christian 11-203."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing s sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign advertises Mayfair Market, Sav-On Home Center, and S&H green stamps. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior windows of the Mayfair Market grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and prices. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the Mayfair Market grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and cars are parked out front. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

A group of children sit at a table, eating cookies and drinking milk. A little boy in the foreground turns around in his seat and looks at the camera. Several children in the background also look at the camera. They are in the daycare center of the Canby Day School, an adult education program run by the Valley Migrant League and the Canby School District in Canby, Oregon. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) help run the center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966.