Handwritten probate record written by W.H. Willson, Judge of Probate, regarding the will of Jason Lee. Judge Willson authorizes Alvin F. Maller, who Lee appointed as executor of his will, to fulfill his duties as such. Written on March 25, 1846 in Salem in Champoick County, Oregon.

A portrait of Silverton teacher and individualist James (Jim) K. Buff. He is sitting at a small table holding a notebook and pencil. There is an additional notebook and a pocket watch on the table. He is wearing an elaborate outfit which includes a ruffled cape and feather hat. Buff was known for his eccentric wardrobe caricaturing prevailing fashions of his time.

A black and white portrait photograph of a man wearing a dark jacket and cravat. His wavy hair is parted on the side and he has mutton chop whiskers and a moustache. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads: "William Stephen Smith Oregon's first deaf teacher, founder of Oregon State School for the Deaf, opened November 1870 Salem, Oregon"

A farm in the Silverton, Oregon area. A farmhouse and two outbuildings are visible in a clearing surrounded by trees and bare tree trunks. Four men and a dog stand on the front porch of the house and a fifth man stands behind the house on a cart pulled by two horses. A woman and man sit in front of one of the outbuildings.

A bird's-eye view of Salem with labeled streets and an index which highlights points of interest. The map includes vignettes of select buildings, building interiors, orchards, nurseries, and farms in margins: B.F. Drake Salem Iron Works, the Capitol Building, Staver & Walker, E.C. Cross Market, Geo. F. Smith's Store, State Insurance Company, D.J. Fry's Pharmacy, Williams & England Banking Co., Capital National Bank, the Court House, D.J. Beardsley's Hop & Fruit Farm, Bush Brayman Block, Simpson Addition to Salem, Pacific Nursery & residence of C.N. Potter, pear orchard of R.S. Wallace, Sunnyside Fruit Farm, Asylum for the insane, Jay C. Smith Club Stable, Minto & Low Fashion Stables, the residence of Dr. L.L. Rowland, the residence of James Denhem, the residence of Geo. Williams, the residence of C.B. Moores, the residence of J.H. Albert, and the state reform school building.

A city map of Salem. Various regions in the city, street names, and facilities, such as Willamette University and the State Fair Grounds, are labeled.

Interior view of a print shop where the "Torch of Reason," a weekly newspaper, was printed in Silverton, Oregon. The newspaper was produced by the Liberal University of Oregon from 1896 to 1903. Two men and one woman are seen standing next to two printing presses. Two of them are identified as M. Kline and Ed Hosmer.

Exterior view of the Silverton Livery Stable in Silverton, Oregon. A man stands outside holding two horses by their leads. A sign on the side of the building reads, "Dr. E.E. Chase Veterinarian."

Photograph of a group of men and women, likely farm workers, posing on a wagon in a field. One line of workers stands in front of the wagon while others stand inside the wagon and look out the window at the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Near Salem."

Black and white photograph of students and staff of the Oregon School for the Deaf in the 1900-1901 school year. Staff and students stand on the front steps of the school building at Turner Road, which was occupied by the school from 1895-1910. Younger students are at the front and older near the back. The girls are on the right and boys on the left. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD in 1900-1901 at Turner Rd. Supt. C. Wentz". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

A black and white photograph of young students in a classroom at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road. The school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. Several students sit at desks with books and slates. Four students practice speaking while standing at the front of the room with their teacher. They are holding their hands to their throats to feel the vibrations of their speech. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD oral primary class at Turner Rd - 1900-01" OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Interior view of the general store in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Rows of goods can be seen on shelves and inside a glass case. A man leans against the case and two men stand behind it, facing the camera.

Photograph showing the exterior of Station H, including brick and wooden buildings and five small smokestacks.

A black and white photograph of a dormitory room in the main building of the Oregon School for the Deaf at Turner Road in 1900-1901. The school was located at Turner Road from 1895-1910. The room has ten matching beds and two dressers. There are wooden chairs between the beds. A handwritten note of the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD Sleeping room 1900-01 at Turner Rd - This print is original 1901 engraving print". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

A black and white photograph of a sewing class at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road. About a dozen students sit in chairs with hand sewing, turned to face the camera. One woman sits at a treadle sewing machine and another stands behind the seated girls. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "1900-1901 OSSD sewing class Mrs. Wentz, Teacher Turner Rd". Another note reads: "printed from original engraving - 1901". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Photograph of Salem warehouse building with automobile parked outside. A paved street can be seen in the front of the frame, and another building is visible at the left.

Exterior view of a large house, possibly in Turner, Oregon. The house is three stories and made of stucco.

Fischer's Flouring Mill in Silverton, Oregon, viewed from Silver Creek, which runs past the building. Snow is visible on the roof of the building, the banks of the creek, and the branches of trees overhanging the creek.

A wooden one-story house in the Silverton, Oregon area. Deep snow covers the ground and icicles hang from the eaves of the house. A man and woman with a baby and young girl stand on the front porch. Other houses are visible in the background.

A house identified as the Hugh Latham home in Silverton, Oregon. Snow covers the roof and the surrounding yard. Other houses are visible in the background.

Photograph of the old state capitol building in Salem, Oregon. This building was destroyed in a fire in 1935. A typed label affixed to the photograph reads, "Stately Capitol at Salem, Oregon."

A striped canvas tent sits in a wooded area in Silverton, Oregon. In front of the tent is an upholstered bench, and nearby a buggy is parked in the underbrush. Part of a second tent can be seen near the first one.

A group of people wearing dark clothes stand next to a horse-drawn wagon. Six men carry a casket near the back of the wagon as if they are about to load it onto the wagon bed. A white clapboard house is visible in the background, with a man standing by the front porch.