Photograph of Portland, Oregon taken by Lorenzo Lorain between 1857 and 1858. There is a hewn-log cabin with a brick chimney and covered porch in the foreground. The cabin is surrounded by a field filled with stumps. Portland and the Willamette River are visible in the distance. The typed caption glued below the bristol board on the front of the photograph reads, "Portland, Oregon. 1857 or 1858. Taken By Lorenzo Lorain, U. S. A. Donated to Oregon Historical Society, 1946, by S. H. Lorain, Albany, Oregon." Handwritten captions on the back of the page read, "Portland, Oregon. Taken by Lt. Lorenzo Lorain, U.S.A. in 1857 or 1858. He Made his camera, prepared his plates, as well as the paper on which the print is made." and, "Portland, from south end, at about the foot of College Street."

One salt print portrait from page 15 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portrait is identified as John B. Scott wearing a military uniform. Two hand-written notes written below the photograph read, "Gen. Thomas B. Scott [Thomas is crossed out]," and, "or Major John B. Scott." There is a darkened space immediately below the photograph were a now missing photograph was once attached.

Four salt print photographs from page 19 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). Image descriptions starting from the top photograph:

1. A hewn-log cabin on the banks of a river which was likely taken near Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory.
2. A group of Native American men, women, and children seated below a tree on the top of a sand dune.
3. A portrait of an unidentified Native American man.
4. A portrait of an unidentified Native American woman.
   The identities of the people and the exact location in the photographs on this page are unknown, but the photographs likely depict members of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw or Siletz peoples held at a camp on the bank of the Umpqua River on the southern border of the Coast Reservation near Fort Umpqua.
   Image note: OrgLot1416_F04_003 includes duplicate prints.

One salt print photograph from page 27 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The photograph depicts the hospital and Laundress quarters at Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory.
Image note: OrgLot1416_F04_001 is a duplicate print.

One salt print portrait from page 31 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The man is unidentified but likely is associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of photographer Joseph Buchtel and his daughter. Buchtel stands next to his daughter, holding a watch up to her face. The girl is seated and wears her hair in braids. Both look to the right of the camera. Handwritten note affixed to the case reads, "Joseph Buchtel and daughter." Legacy collection records indicate this is likely his daughter Lucy. Case is missing its cover.

Two salt print portraits from page 33 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portraits are of unidentified Native American men. Tribal affiliation is unknown but they are likely members of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, or Siletz peoples housed near Fort Umpqua on the southern portion of the Coast Reservation in Douglas County, Oregon Territory.

One salt print portrait from page 37 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The man is unidentified but likely is associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and man standing next to each other, looking at the camera. The woman wears a dress while the man wears a suit. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Cyrus H. Walker and Abigail B., his sister, afterwards Mrs. James A. Karr, founder of Hoquiam, Washington. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., Oct. 23, 1857." Case made of wood and pressed paper.

Drawing of the cross section of the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. Drawing includes the cabin, skylight, freight deck, state rooms, and gangways. Plans were drawn or collected by L. C. Hosford. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

A view of Camp Day, Oregon. A group of soldiers holding rifles stand in a line in front of a small grouping of white tents in a clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines. The soldiers are from Company L, Third Artillery division attached to Fort Umpqua at the Oregon Coast. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Co. "L", 3rd Artillery, U.S.A. at Camp Day, 1860. Photograph by Lorenzo Lorain."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.
Image note: For duplicate copies of this photograph, see OrgLot1416_F01_003 and OrgLot1416_F04_004.

A group photograph of unidentified members of the Klamath and Modoc tribes taken at Camp Day in 1860. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Indians near Ft. Umpqua? Not so - Klamath and Modoc Indians near Ft. Day - Note Ponderosa pines in background. Photograph by Lt. Lorenzo Lorain."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.

Plan of the Freight Deck on the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

A view of Camp Day, Oregon. A group of soldiers holding rifles stand in a line in front of a small grouping of white tents in a clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines. The soldiers are from Company L, Third Artillery division attached to Fort Umpqua at the Oregon Coast. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Co. "L", 3rd Artillery, U.S.A. at Camp Day, 1860. Photograph by Lorenzo Lorain."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.
Image note: For duplicate copies of this photograph, see OrgLot1416_F01_004 and OrgLot1416_F04_004.

View of the landscape near Klamath Lake, Oregon. Lorenzo Lorain took the photograph in circa 1860, possibly from near the Spencer Creek area. A mountain is faintly visible in the distance. A handwritten caption on the back of the print is covered by a backing board. It reads, "View in Klamath Lake, Oregon."
Image note: the original print is severely light faded, see OrgLot1416_F03_001_detail for an enhanced copy for the print with more detail.

Detail view of the landscape near Klamath Lake, Oregon. Lorenzo Lorain took the photograph in circa 1860, possibly from near the Spencer Creek area. A mountain is faintly visible in the distance. A handwritten caption on the back of the print is covered by a backing board. It reads, "View in Klamath Lake, Oregon."
Image note: the original print is severely light faded, this copy of the image file has been adjusted to reveal additional detail. To view the unmodified original file, see OrgLot1416_F03_001.

Drawing of the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

Drawing of lines taken from the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. Text at the top of the plan reads, "Lines taken from the model of the O. R. & N. Co's stern wheel steam boat "Hassalo" model by John Gates scale 1/4" to 1 foot." Includes cross section from 13 to the stern and cross sections from 12 to bow. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

A view of Camp Day, Oregon. Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. A group of soldiers holding rifles stand in a line in front of a small grouping of white tents in a clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines. The soldiers are from Company L, Third Artillery division attached to Fort Umpqua at the Oregon Coast. The typed caption glued below the bristol board on the front of the photograph reads, "Co. "L" 3rd. Artillery, Camp Day, Oregon. About 1857 or 1858. Taken By Lorenzo Lorain, U. S. A. Donated to Oregon Historical Society, 1946, by S. H. Lorain, Albany, Oregon."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.
Image note: provided caption includes incorrect date for photograph. For duplicate copies of this photograph, see OrgLot1416_F01_003 and OrgLot1416_F01_004.

A view of Camp Day, Oregon looking south. A group of soldiers stand in front of a small grouping of white tents in a clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines. The soldiers are from Company L, Third Artillery division attached to Fort Umpqua at the Oregon Coast. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Co "L", 3rd Artillery, U.S.A. at Camp Day, Looking South, 1860. Photograph by Lt. Lorenzo Lorain." There is also a handwritten caption on the back of the print that is covered by a backing board. The legible portion of the note reads, "August, 1860."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.
Image note: OrgLot1416_F01_002 is a duplicate print.

A view of Camp Day, Oregon looking south. A group of soldiers stand in front of a small grouping of white tents in a clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines. The soldiers are from Company L, Third Artillery division attached to Fort Umpqua at the Oregon Coast. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Camp Day, Oregon, Company L 3rd Artillery."
Camp Day was a temporary military encampment established in the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon during the summer and fall of 1860. The military expedition was a response to reports of potential conflicts between members of the Klamath and Modoc people and Euro-American settlers concerning land use and territorial rights.
Image note: OrgLot1416_F01_001 is a duplicate print.

Pencil sketch of Stark Street in Portland with a view of Mt. Hood in the distance.

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."

Pencil sketch of the view of Mt. Hood from Portland.

Pencil sketch of the mouth of the Willamette River with a view of Mt. Hood in the distance.

Pencil sketch of a large cliff near Rooster Rock. Water and trees are visible below.

Pencil sketch of the view of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams from Scappoose Bay. Various parts of the drawing contain notes for adding detail.

Pencil sketch of the mouth of the Willamette River with a view of Mt. St. Helens in the distance. There is a boat in the water and two houses are visible on the left.