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Map of Oregon Territory west of the Cascade Mountains.

A map of the Oregon Territory completed October 1, 1855 by The Surveyor General's Office in Salem, O.T. [Oregon Territory], directed by C. K. Gardiner [sic.], Surveyor General. The map shows surveyed townships, road, and pack trails in Oregon Territory west of the Cascade Mountains.

Gardner, Charles K. (Charles Kitchell), 1787-1869

Map of the Willamette Valley & Cascade Mt. Military Road / drawn by J. A. Warner, 1868?

A hand drawn map of the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountain Military Road from Albany toward the eastern boundary of Oregon. Roads are indicated by a blue line and each 10th mile of the road is indicated with a red line. Relief is shown by hachures. The map includes annotations by James A. Warner, surveyor; Samuel E. May, Secretary of State and Acting Governor; and J.N. Foster, president of the Willamette Valley & Cascade Mountain Military Wagon Road Company.

Warner, James A.

Sectional map of western Oregon, 1878

A sectional map showing land grant holdings for the Oregon & California Railroad as well as military road grants. The map covers the Pacific coastline to the Cascade Mountains between the towns of Halsey and North Canyonville, Oregon. The map is a promotional marketing document detailing land available and terms for sale by the railroad and "land sold since Aug. 1st, 2877."

Oregon and California Railroad Company

Map no. 2 of western Oregon showing the lands of the Oregon & California Railroad Company, 1893

A sectional map showing land grant holdings for the Oregon & California Railroad as well as military road grants. The map covers the Pacific coastline to the Cascade Mountains between the towns of Halsey and Roseburg, Oregon. The map is a promotional marketing document detailing land available and terms for sale by the railroad

Oregon and California Railroad Company

"B" map of the surveyed portions of Oregon Territory, 1852

A hand-colored, lithographic map showing the surveyed portions of the Oregon Territory in 1852. The notation in the bottom, right corner of the map reads, "Surveyor General's Office / Oregon City October 21st, 1852." A note in the upper, left corner of the map reads, "Senate Ex. doc. No. 1, 2nd Sess. 32nd Cong." Relief shown by hachures.

Preston, J. B. (John B.), d. 1865

[Map of Willamette and Columbia Rivers from Astoria to the three forks in the Willamette, showing adjacent towns], 1865?

A manuscript map of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers drawn by Absalom B. Harden circa 1865. The map is on three pieces of stationery, pasted together. On the verso of the map there are portions of letters discussing Harden's travel to Oregon and wild animals. Related papers by Harden are held in the Absalom B. Harden diary and letters, 1847-1848, Mss 11 at the Oregon Historical Society.

Harden, Absalom B.

Willamette Valley Railway car #11

Photograph of train car with “Willamette Valley Railway Company” painted on side. Several tracks can be seen around the train, as well as wooden poles and power lines. In the distant background, two automobiles are visible, as well as two wood structures next to a dirt road.

Valley Migrant League Board Chairman receives Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation Award

Frank E. Brawner, Regional Vice-President of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, presents an award to Reverend Kent Lawrence, Board Chairman of the Valley Migrant League. The Valley Migrant League is being recognized for the services it provides to migrant farm laborers. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 4, 1967. Photograph taken on July 26, 1967.

Woman smiles as she picks beans

Mrs. C.D. Priddy looks at the camera and smiles as she picks beans on the farm of Ed Gilbert in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.

Sunset over farm field

The sun sets on the horizon behind a farm field in the Willamette Valley. A mountain, likely Mount Hood, is visible in the background. Taken over the roof of an automobile, visible in the foreground. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Man picks beans in bean field

Thomas Murphy kneels in a row of crops as he picks beans on the farm of Ed Gilbert in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.

Agricultural workers weigh beans

Two boys weigh beans recently picked by workers on the farm of Ed Gilbert in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. A third worker on the right looks at the camera. Pictured left to right, they are Doug Dalke, Larry Gilbert and Frank Morgan. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 6, 1965.

Priscilla Carrasco, Assistant Editor and Circulation Manager of the Opportunity News

A woman wearing a button-up sweater and pearl necklace smiles at the camera. This is likely Priscilla Carrasco, the Assistant Editor and Circulation Manager for the Opportunity News, who also wrote articles and took photographs for the newspaper. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Woman completing language assignment in workbook

Photograph taken over-the-shoulder of a woman writing in a language workbook. A book titled, "The Mott Language Skills Program" sits next to the workbook. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Adult education teaching tools

A globe, several textbooks, and an ashtray filled with cigarettes sit on a table in a classroom. Titles of the books include, "Spelling Growth," "Algebra, Book One," "The Grapes of Wrath," and "Figure It Out." Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Adult students work on math assignment

Two adult students work on an assignment in a workbook. A paper draped over the workbook is titled, "Working with Numbers, Grading Chart." One student holds a cigarette as she works. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Emma Perez, University of Oregon student in Upward Bound program

A young woman wearing a white, button-down sweater stands in a room. Her name is Emma Perez and she smiles and looks to the right of the camera. Perez is a college student participating in the University of Oregon's Upward Bound program, with the help of the Valley Migrant League. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 7, 1966.

Player jumps to make shot in basketball game

A basketball player jumps in the air as he makes a shot during a basketball game in a gymnasium. Five other players on the court watch him. Likely taken at a basketball game between 2 Valley Migrant League teams in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Adult student reads book

An adult student sits on a crate, reading a book. Likely taken at an adult education class run by the Valley Migrant League in Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Eduardo Barrera

Eduardo Barrera is pictured in front of leafy tree branches, looking up and past the camera. He is a lifelong farm worker who has just enrolled in a job training program to become a barber. The program is run by the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 8, 1967.

Officers of the Latin American Federation of Oregon

Officers of the Latin American Federation of Oregon sit in a meeting. Pictured left to right, they are Ventura Rios (Executive President), David Aguilar (Chairman of the Assembly), Leon Saldana (Secretary of the Assembly) and Jose Rios (Executive Treasurer). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 8, 1967.

Delegates of the Latin American Federation of Oregon

The delegates of the Latin American Federation of Oregon sit in a meeting. Pictured right to left in the foreground are Jose Rios, Ramon Mendez, Jose Gonzales and Reynaldo Cantu. Pictured left to right in the background are Norman Kirkam, Bernard Reyes, Carlos Perales, George Ortega, Eustacio Reyes and Esperanza Ramirez. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 8, 1967.

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