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"Early History of Tillamook," volume 4

The fourth volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn writes about the establishment of the first sawmill in Tillamook County. He recounts two local legends: the story of the "beeswax ship," a ship carrying candle wax that had wrecked on the Tillamook shore, and the story of a buried treasure. He also tells the story of prospectors who discovered gold in the area. Vaughn shares that by 1862, commerce and trade had developed considerably and the community of white settlers in Tillamook County continued to grow and prosper. His narrative ends abruptly with the story of one resident murdering another.

Vaughn, Warren N., 1823-1907

"Early History of Tillamook," volume 3

The third volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn continues his description from Volume 2 of the community effort to construct a schooner, which was completed and launched on its maiden voyage to Astoria and Portland to purchase supplies. Vaughn also writes of negotiations between the U.S. government and the Tillamook people, with the government intending to execute a treaty with the Tillamook for their land; however, proper negotiations never took place and Vaughn asserts that the Tillamook had their land unlawfully taken away. Vaughn also describes a series of violent conflicts that occurred between the Native people and the white population, which resulted in ongoing tensions. He writes of the growth of the white population in Tillamook through 1860 and increased trade, mainly by sea.

Vaughn, Warren N., 1823-1907

"Early History of Tillamook," volume 2

The second volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn writes of the hardships he and other early white homesteaders endured, including lack of provisions and supplies and isolation from the outside world, as they established their homes in the Tillamook Bay area. With construction of a new trail between Tillamook and the Willamette Valley, an influx of immigrants relocated to the area and Tillamook County was officially organized in 1853. Vaughn describes early steps taken to establish a community, including the creation of a public school and a blacksmith shop, and efforts to build a schooner to facilitate trade. He describes the first election and the first census taken of Tillamook County, both in 1854, and lists the names of all 80 white residents at that time.

Vaughn, Warren N., 1823-1907

"Early History of Tillamook," volume 1

The first volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn recounts how he first heard of Tillamook in 1851 while living in Dayton in Yamhill County. After deciding to relocate there, he made multiple journeys between Dayton and the Tillamook Bay area starting in 1852 and ending in 1853 when he took up residence on a claim in Tillamook. Vaughn details his travels during this period and the difficulties faced in attempting to reach Tillamook from Dayton. He writes about his experiences with his travel companions during these trips and describes encounters with the Native peoples of the area, who often acted as guides and provided assistance, food, and supplies for the immigrants during their journeys. While Vaughn's retelling of these interactions is generally positive, he also uses language that was common at the time and includes disparaging or pejorative descriptions of Native peoples.

Vaughn, Warren N., 1823-1907

Typescript transcript of "Early History of Tillamook"

A typed transcript copy of all four volumes of Warren N. Vaughn's "Early History of Tillamook," copied and edited by Louise W. Goodrich for the Columbia Gorge chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonist. Vaughn was one of the early white settlers of Tillamook County and recorded his detailed recollections of the community and events in the Tillamook Bay area from 1851 to approximately 1863. The narrative recounts the journeys that Vaughn and fellow settlers made between Yamhill County and Tillamook Bay, the establishment and growth of Tillamook County, and interactions with the Native people of the area.

Vaughn, Warren N., 1823-1907

Neskowin Beach, Oregon

This photograph depicts crowds of people at Neskowin Beach along the Oregon Coast

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Arch Rock at Oceanside, Oregon

This photograph depicts Arch Rock along the Oregon Coast near Oceanside. A small footbridge is visible on the right.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Oceanside, Oregon, looking north

This photograph depicts rows of cabins in Oceanside at the Oregon Coast. An inscription on the photo notes "Looking north at Oceanside."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Oceanside, Oregon, south from cape

This photograph depicts a longshot of cabins in the town of Oceanside at the Oregon Coast. An inscription on the photo notes "Oceanside, looking south from the Cape."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Henry Gilbert Wiggins seated on shipwreck remains

This photograph depicts Donegan Reeder Wiggins father, Henry Gilbert Wiggins, seated on shipwreck remains on the beach at Pacific City. An inscription on the photograph notes "Daddy on the wreck of the Old Schooner at Pacific City, 1921." This appears to be the same scene as OrgLot19_B2_042.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Wrecked schooner in Pacific City

Donegan Reeder Wiggins poses next to ship wreckage on Cannon Beach, Haystack rock is visible in the background. An inscription on the photo notes "Remain of wrecked schooner, Pacific City 1921. Captain D.W. Miles aided in the rescue of the crew, about 1892." This appears to be the same scene as OrgLot19_B2_043.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Donegan Reeder Wiggins on Toadstool rock

This photograph depicts Donegan Reeder Wiggins standing on a rock formation on Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City. An inscription on the photo notes "On the "Toadstool," Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, 1921."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Group posing at Death-Trap Cove

This photograph depicts four men posing at Death-Trap Cove. Donegan Reeder Wiggins stands at the right. An inscription on the photo notes "In Death-Trap Cove, on Cape Kiwanda."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Seagulls on the beach at Cape Kiwanda, Oregon

This photographs depicts a large group of seagulls along the beach on the Oregon Coast. An inscription on the photo notes "All ashore, gulls at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City Beach."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Mabel Ella Campbell oral memoir [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral memoir of Mabel Ella Campbell was recorded at Campbell's home in Laguna Hills, California, on December 30, 1980.

In this interview, Campbell discusses the life and career of her father, John Montcalm Brown, a Methodist minister, and describes how the family came to Nehalem, Oregon, in 1912. She talks about her early life in Nehalem from 1912 to 1914, including her education and recreational activities. She describes the town, talks about the major industries of the area, and discusses the family's daily activities. She talks about people who lived in the town, and shares her memories of attending funerals and weddings over which her father presided. She describes the Methodist church in Nehalem and talks about the community's church activities, including Christmas celebrations. She describes moving with her family to Salem in 1914, and talks about churches her father worked at in other towns in Oregon.

Campbell, Mabel Ella, 1902-2002

Mabel Ella Campbell oral memoir [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral memoir of Mabel Ella Campbell was recorded at Campbell's home in Laguna Hills, California, on December 30, 1980.

In this interview, Campbell discusses the life and career of her father, John Montcalm Brown, a Methodist minister, and describes how the family came to Nehalem, Oregon, in 1912. She talks about her early life in Nehalem from 1912 to 1914, including her education and recreational activities. She describes the town, talks about the major industries of the area, and discusses the family's daily activities. She talks about people who lived in the town, and shares her memories of attending funerals and weddings over which her father presided. She describes the Methodist church in Nehalem and talks about the community's church activities, including Christmas celebrations. She describes moving with her family to Salem in 1914, and talks about churches her father worked at in other towns in Oregon.

Campbell, Mabel Ella, 1902-2002

3 Arch Rocks

Gray wash landscape drawing of Three Arch Rocks in Tillamook County in Oregon. Next to the title, a note reads, "Copied."

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

North end of Cascade Head

Pencil with gray wash landscape drawing of the north end of Cascade Head. There are four people visible standing on the shore.

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

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