This photograph depicts Willamette Falls, located on the Willamette River, between Oregon City and West Linn.

This photograph depicts Willamette Falls, located on the Willamette River, between Oregon City and West Linn.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Weldon T. Hibbard was conducted by Rachel Foxman at Hibbard's home in Woodburn, Oregon, on December 19, 1976. Hibbard's son, Michael H. Hibbard, was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Hibbard discusses the history of the Oregon Donation Land Claim Act, and talks about the Hibbard family land claim in Marion County, Oregon. He speaks at length about his family background. He talks about his early life in Molalla, including his education. He speaks about the lumber industry in the area, and about people who lived there, including the Indigenous Molalla peoples. He talks about his career in education as a public school teacher and in the Oregon Department of Education.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Weldon T. Hibbard was conducted by Rachel Foxman at Hibbard's home in Woodburn, Oregon, on December 19, 1976. Hibbard's son, Michael H. Hibbard, was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Hibbard discusses the history of the Oregon Donation Land Claim Act, and talks about the Hibbard family land claim in Marion County, Oregon. He speaks at length about his family background. He talks about his early life in Molalla, including his education. He speaks about the lumber industry in the area, and about people who lived there, including the Indigenous Molalla peoples. He talks about his career in education as a public school teacher and in the Oregon Department of Education.

A pencil sketch of the falls at Oregon City. Various parts of the drawing contain notes for adding detail, such as "dark" and "green & bushes."

A river, likely the Zigzag River, surrounded by trees and foliage. Rocks are visible in the water.

Group portrait of fourteen people by a tent and covered wagon at Government Camp. Horses and a dog are also present. A mountain is visible in the background, likely Mt. Hood.

Architectural drawing of the northeast elevation of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

Architectural drawing of the interior details in the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie. Details include doors, wardrobes, linen closets, the kitchen and pantry, and bathrooms.

Plot plan for the house, garden, and garage of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

Architectural plan for the roof and attic of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

Architectural drawing of the southeast elevation of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

Architectural drawing of the interior details in the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie. Details include windows, doors, shelves, fireplaces, and the stairs.

A hand-colored architectural plan for the basement of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

A hand-colored architectural plan for the first floor of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie.

Architectural plan for the second floor of the C. W. Twining residence at Glenmorrie. Includes a drawing of the dining room chimney.

A document describing the incorporation, cost of construction, and revenue of the Willamette Falls Canal Company. Includes a letter from Joseph Gaston to C. C. Beekman on verso.

Booklet of the proceedings of the Oregon State Agricultural Society. Includes the opening address by Simeon Francis and the annual address by J. Quinn Thornton.

A clipping from the "Oregon Argus" newspaper. The clipping is a reprint from the "Oregon Statesman" and details the arrival of S. B. Hadley at Corvallis with a petition from Umpqua Valley citizens to Governor Curry requesting volunteers to "repel the hostilities of the Shasta and Rogue River Indians."

A list of seven questions about James McLoughlin's reputation in Oregon from McLoughlin to James Watt. Watt's reply is handwritten below the typed questions.

An untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane announcing that the Legislative Assembly will be convened, commenced, and held at Oregon City. The announcement also includes election results.

An act by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Oregon announcing a special election in each of the counties in the territory. Positions to be elected in each county include three judges of the probate court, one clerk of the probate court, one sherriff, one assessor, one county treasurer, one school commissioner, and justices of the peace.

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.

An act of congress which created the office of Surveyor General of the Public Lands of Oregon, provided for the survey, and made donations to settlers of public lands.

An untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane announcing he has been commissioned as governor of Oregon Territory.

A petition to the Legislative Assembly and council of the Territory of Oregon to establish and endow a university within the Oregon City Claim.

A broadside describing the Young Ladies' Boarding and Day School conducted by the Sisters of Notre Dame. This broadside was possibly distributed in 1851, when the ads for the school began appearing in the Oregon Statesman.