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Oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies

  • SR 9372
  • Collection
  • 1976-07-18

This oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies was conducted by Charles Digregorio at Davies' home in Portland, Oregon, on July 18, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

In this interview, Davies discusses the life of her father, Thompson Coit Elliott (1862-1943), a former executive director of the Oregon Historical Society. She also talks about her grandfather, John Euclid Elliott (1829-1888), and his role in the development of Walla Walla, Washington. She discusses her work for Oregon Historical Quarterly, the journal of the Oregon Historical Society; and talks about working with her father to acquire collections for the historical society, particularly the Protestant Ladder.

Davies, Barbara Elliott, 1902-1981

Oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies was conducted by Charles Digregorio at Davies' home in Portland, Oregon, on July 18, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

In this interview, Davies discusses the life of her father, Thompson Coit Elliott (1862-1943), a former executive director of the Oregon Historical Society. She also talks about her grandfather, John Euclid Elliott (1829-1888), and his role in the development of Walla Walla, Washington. She discusses her work for Oregon Historical Quarterly, the journal of the Oregon Historical Society; and talks about working with her father to acquire collections for the historical society, particularly the Protestant Ladder.

Davies, Barbara Elliott, 1902-1981

Oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Barbara Elliott Davies was conducted by Charles Digregorio at Davies' home in Portland, Oregon, on July 18, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

In this interview, Davies discusses the life of her father, Thompson Coit Elliott (1862-1943), a former executive director of the Oregon Historical Society. She also talks about her grandfather, John Euclid Elliott (1829-1888), and his role in the development of Walla Walla, Washington. She discusses her work for Oregon Historical Quarterly, the journal of the Oregon Historical Society; and talks about working with her father to acquire collections for the historical society, particularly the Protestant Ladder.

Davies, Barbara Elliott, 1902-1981

Oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse

  • SR 9561
  • Collection
  • 1977-01-26

This oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 26, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Hildreth H. Lupton was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Lupton reads from Krausse's memoir. Krausse then discusses her family background and early life in the King's Hill area in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. She also talks about spending summers in Long Beach, Washington.

Krausse, Margaret B. (Margaret Bronaugh), 1896-1987

Oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse [Sound Recording]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 26, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Hildreth H. Lupton was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Lupton reads from Krausse's memoir. Krausse then discusses her family background and early life in the King's Hill area in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. She also talks about spending summers in Long Beach, Washington.

Krausse, Margaret B. (Margaret Bronaugh), 1896-1987

Grand Coulee dam construction, Washington

A view of the construction site of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state. Part of a backhoe or other large piece of construction equipment is visible in the right hand side of the image. A river can be seen in the middle ground, most likely the Columbia River. On the far bank are two groupings of several small buildings.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Street scene - Grand Coulee, Washington

A street in Grand Coulee, Washington. A number of buildings line the street, including a grocery store. A sign on the store reads, "Dam Site Grocery Cash Carry." A man pumps gas into an automobile at a service station.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Columbia River

View of the Columbia River flowing past a canyon in the foreground, probably in the Grand Coulee formation in Washington. A series of roads can be seen forking off of a main road at the bottom of the canyon.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Construction camp

A group of wooden structures and canvas tents sits on a hillside, possibly at the Grand Coulee Dam construction site in Washington state. A number of outhouses are seen in the foreground, and an automobile is parked next to a telephone pole.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Grand Coulee, Washington

A view of the Grand Coulee formation in Washington State. Sage brush is visible in the foreground in front of a sheer rock face. A road runs through the landscape and the Columbia River can be seen to the right of the image.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Grand Coulee, Washington

View of the Grand Coulee formation in Washington State. A deep ravine runs through the center of the photo with a road at its bottom. Rock faces rise up along both sides of the image.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Grand Coulee, Washington

View of the Grand Coulee formation in Washington State. A rock outcropping with sagebrush growing out of it can be seen in the foreground with a ravine visible behind it.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Columbia River

View of the Columbia River from above showing the river, both shores, and mountains in the background. Probably the Grand Coulee Dam construction site in Washington state. A cluster of buildings, probably a construction camp, can be seen on the far shore.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Rock formation, Grand Coulee, Washington

An outcropping of basalt rocks along the side of a hill, part of the the Grand Coulee formation in Washington state. A patch of ground with sagebrush is visible in the foreground.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers

A letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Shido, Jotaro

Two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui, 1918

Two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui. In the first letter, Tadashi describes activity in Seattle surrounding Armistice Day and then discusses the status of the Spanish flu in the area. He asks Masuo for financial assistance while he waits for his departure permit to arrive so that he can return to Japan. In the second letter, he describes the impact of the Spanish flu on Seattle, his wife's recovery, and wishes Masuo's wife rest and recuperation.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Kinoshita, Tadashi

Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery, 9 April 1942

Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery of the American Express Company in Seattle, Washington dated 9 April 1942. In this letter, Yasui Brothers write regarding a sent check that has become available for cashing, and note that the Yasui Brothers store will be closed for the duration of the war. They thank Montgomery for their "patience in waiting for the amount due you on money orders issued prior to December 7, 1941."

Yasui Brothers Store (Hood River, Or.)

志藤定太郎から安井兄弟への手紙の現代日本語訳

志藤定太郎が安井兄弟に宛てた手紙の現代日本語訳。志藤がシアトルから横浜に向かう途中、海が荒れて10日ほど到着が延びたこと、米国に帰国する予定があることなどが書かれている。手紙は1月5日に書かれたものだが、年は特定されていない。1920年から1940年の間に書かれたものと思われる。
翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Shido, Jotaro

English translation of a letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers

English translation of a letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Shido, Jotaro

Letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers

A letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Shido, Jotaro

木下利から安井益男への手紙2通の現代日本語訳、1918年

木下利から安井益男への手紙2通の現代日本語訳。最初の手紙では、木下が休戦記念日のシアトルでの活動を紹介し、スペイン風邪の状況について述べている。そして、日本に帰国するための出国許可証の到着を待つ間、益男に経済的援助を求める。2通目では、スペイン風邪がシアトルに与えた影響と妻の回復について述べ、益男の妻の安静と療養を願っている。 翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Kinoshita, Tadashi

English translation of two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui, 1918

English translation of two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui. In the first letter, Tadashi describes activity in Seattle surrounding Armistice Day and then discusses the status of the Spanish flu in the area. He asks Masuo for financial assistance while he waits for his departure permit to arrive so that he can return to Japan. In the second letter, he describes the impact of the Spanish flu on Seattle, his wife's recovery, and wishes Masuo's wife rest and recuperation.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Kinoshita, Tadashi

Two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui, 1918

Two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui. In the first letter, Tadashi describes activity in Seattle surrounding Armistice Day and then discusses the status of the Spanish flu in the area. He asks Masuo for financial assistance while he waits for his departure permit to arrive so that he can return to Japan. In the second letter, he describes the impact of the Spanish flu on Seattle, his wife's recovery, and wishes Masuo's wife rest and recuperation.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Kinoshita, Tadashi

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