Descriptions of various bird families
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing a few bird types, including physical appearance, number of offspring, and habitat.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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Descriptions of various bird families
Manuscript describing a few bird types, including physical appearance, number of offspring, and habitat.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript describes interactions between humans and grizzly bears.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript that laments the lack of well made and accurate fish ladders and fish pathways.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Water ouzel or American dipper
Manuscript depicting a pair of water ouzels. Jack Horn from the United States Forest Service watched as one bird threw nest materials into the water, similar to how loggers toss in logs, making the transportation of materials easier. The author of the document goes on to say few people are familiar with the song of the ouzel. The author also gives the reader details about the bird's appearance and that another pair could be spotted at Multnomah Falls.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of Portland's central market and seaport. The map includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and a portion of Utah. The map shows principal cities and railroad routes in the area. Relief is shown pictorially and by shading.
Routledge, Fred A.
Articles authored by Phoebe Finley: 1. "The chipmunks of Mt. Rainier"; 2. "Baxter's borrowed pup"; 3. "Gray-tail"; 4. "Pete's encounter with a porcupine"
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Map of the Columbia River Basin and vicinity / issued by the Port of Portland, 1912
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A color map of the Columbia River Basin, depicting Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. Relief is shown pictorially.
Kennedy Company (Seattle, Wash.)
Rowland and Fortiner's Map of Portland and Vicinity, 1908
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A city map of Portland, showing the entire metro area. The map includes city boundary lines and railway lines throughout the city. Also shows Vancouver, Washington, to the north, and a portion of Milwaukie, Oregon to the south of downtown Portland.
Rowland and Fortiners (Firm)
Birdseye view map of Yakima Valley and central Washington, 1907
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A bird's-eye view map of the Yakima Valley and central Washington. The map extends south to the Columbia River and shows Seattle and Portland to the west. The map shows the Yakama Indian Reservation and regional resources, including coal, timber, lumber, minerals, electric lines, game, cattle, farming, wheat, fruit, and more. Railroads, canals, and roadways are visible.
Lange, Edward, 1846-1912
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A reproduction of a hand-drawn sketch of the Columbia River by William Clark. The map also indicates camping places on the return journey in April, 1806. Originally issued in volume titled: Atlas accompanying the original journal of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806, edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites (New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1905). Map 32, pt. 2. Item has also been identified as bb017544.
Clark, William, 1770-1838
Map and Short Story of the PNW, Embracing Oregon, Washington and Idaho, 1904
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of the Pacific Northwest depicting railways and steamship lines in the region, primarily Oregon and Washington. Lines at the top and bottom of the map read, "The Northwest presents the greatest opportunities for settlers of any portion of "Uncle Sam's" domain. For grains, grasses, live stock and minerals the territory embraced in this map is unequalled." The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Map and Short Story of the Pacific Northwest embracing Oregon Washington Idaho." The pamphlet contains information about various aspects of the region, including climate, agriculture, mining, lumber, and schools and churches. Inset maps include the route of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and a bird's-eye view of the Lewis and Clark Exposition Grounds.
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
East & Portland Oregon, Union Pacific Map, 1904
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A color railroad map of Oregon and Washington, depicting the Columbia River from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The Union Pacific Overland Route is in solid red. A red dashed line indicates a ship route on the Columbia River. Insets on the map include views of Eliot Glacier, Mount Hood and the Cloud Cap Inn, Mount Hood. The map reads, ""See Europe if you Will - But See America First" The scenic, quickest, shortest, through car, every comfort line between the East and Portland, Ore. is the Union Pacific the Overland Route." Relief is shown pictorially.
Poole Brothers
Portland Oregon from Heights West of the City Looking East
Part of Lars C. Henrichsen photographs
A bound volume containing a panoramic photograph of the city of Portland looking east from the heights of the west hills. There are 14 panels. The Willamette River, Mount Saint Helens, and Mount Hood are visible.
Henrichsen, Lars C., 1839-1924
Map of Washington / published by George F. Cram, 1902
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of Washington state from an unidentified atlas. The map shows the state's counties and towns and a red line signifies the state border. Relief is shown by hachures. The verso of the map contains a directory of Washington counties and towns and part of a map of Portland, Oregon that includes railroad lines and street names.
Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928
Part of Ladd family photographs
A leather-bound photographic album featuring 19 photographs of the Columbia River taken by Sarah Hall Ladd and Lily E. White circa 1902. A hand lettered title page reads, "Columbia River."
White, Lily E.
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A Bird's-eye view map showing Oregon and part of Washington circa 1895 highlighting "Wheat Belt" agricultural regions. The map also includes relative locations for cities, railroad lines, and natural features in the covered region. Perspective of the map is from the Pacific coastline looking east. Relief shown by shading. Not drawn to scale.
Burr, A.
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of Washington state and a map of Oregon. An inset map shows Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each state map includes counties and townships. Relief is shown by hachures.
County and township map of Oregon and Washington / by Wm. M. Bradley & Bros., 1887
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A hand colored map of Oregon and Washington from an unidentified atlas. The map shows townships and counties in each state, Native American reservations, and military camps. Relief is shown by hachures.
Wm. M. Bradley & Bros.
Birdseye view of Oregon and part of Washington, 1887
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A bird's-eye view map showing Oregon and part of Washington circa 1887. The map includes relative locations for cities, railroad lines, lighthouses, and natural features in the covered region. Perspective of the map is from the Pacific coastline looking east. Relief shown by shading. Not drawn to scale.
Part of Cleveland Rockwell papers
Cleveland Rockwell's sketchbook volume 3. Includes surveying data from California and landscape drawings of Washington State.
Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907
Map, showing lines under construction and proposed routes and connections
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A colored map of Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho produced by the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company circa 1880. The map shows railroad lines under construction and proposed routes and connections, steamship lines along rivers and other navigable waterways, built and projected connections, and boundaries of land grants held by the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company. Scale [ca. 1:1,800,000]. Relief shown by form lines. Original map mounted on cloth backing. Item has also been identified as bb0175546.
Oregon Pacific Railroad Company
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A blueline print map of a survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and The Dalles. Relief is shown by contours and depth is shown by soundings. The map also shows the proposed route for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s Oregon Portage Railroad extension.
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Part of OHS Maps Collection
Two maps of Fort Canby in the Washington Territory. The first shows the U.S. Military Reservation at Fort Canby at Cape Disappointment and the second shows a closer look at buildings and facilities in Fort Canby. The first map's legend provides context about the establishment of Fort Canby and describes the environment and conditions. The second map's legend describes various facilities in Fort Canby in detail, including the hospital, reading room and school, and military barracks. Watercolor sketches of Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse are included.
Greenough, G. G.
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A hand colored railway map depicting Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho and Montana. Navigation lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in blue. Railroad lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in red. Railroad lines connecting with the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in yellow. Relief is shown by hachures.
G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of the Columbia River through the Cascade Range. The map shows the route of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company's Portage Railroad [Cascade Railroad] and Oregon Portage Railway [Ruckle Road]. The depth is shown in soundings.
Habersham, Robert A.
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A map of the Columbia River that shows the route of the river from The Dalles to Celilo. The map also shows the route of the Dalles and Celilo Railroad. Depths are shown by soundings.
Habersham, Robert A.