A sawmill beside a river near Molalla. A man stands on a log and looks towards the shore, where a wooden ramp leads down towards the water. A chimney is visible above the sawmills, and piles of cut lumber are on a raised wooden deck. Logs can be seen floating in the water (negative 10 of 14).

A sign in a shop window advertises for the “Molalla Buckeroo.” On the sign is an illustration of a cowgirl and a rider on a bucking horse. Store merchandise and a refrigerator can be seen through the window (negative 14 of 14).

A woman sits at a picnic table among several tall trees near Molalla. Other tables and a trash can are in the background (negative 4 of 14).

Close-up of Teasel plants in a field. Small spines can be seen on the stalks (negative 6 of 14).

Two horse-drawn chuckwagons race on a dirt track during the 1940 Molalla Buckeroo. Men with long horse whips ride in the carts, kicking dust into the air. A crowd in bleachers can be seen along the sides of the arena (negative 1 of 3).

A man rides a bucking bull at the 1940 Molalla Buckeroo, while other riders and a large audience watch (negative 3 of 3).

A man rides a bucking bronc at the Molalla Buckeroo, while other riders and people watch. A raised bleacher area can be seen next to the dirt arena (negative 3 of 7).

Riders on horseback gather in a dirt arena at the Molalla Buckeroo. A man in Native American garb is facing towards the camera holding an American flag on a pole. A crowd in bleachers can be seen in the distance (negative 7 of 7).

Small cabins with curved roofs sit in a line. The cabins have curved roofs and face toward an open grassy area. The photograph was likely taken at the defunct Wilhoit Springs resort near Molalla (negative 3 of 14).

A photograph of Jeol Sublett (left) and Gerry Frank (right) holding a silver plate-shaped trophy during the 1960 Molalla Buckeroo. A typed caption glued to the top left corner of the page reads, "Molallo [sic.] Buckeroo, July 4, 1960." The photograph was published in the Molalla Pioneer July 14, 1960 with the caption, "Molalla Buckeroo's best all-around cowboy award went to Joel Sublett, Tucson, Ariz., who also received newly established Meier & Frank trophy from Gerry Frank, right, general manager of the firm's Salem store. Approximately 30,000 persons attended Buckeroo's five performances to establish a modern attendance record."

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.

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.

A group of students from a school in Molalla, Oregon pose for a group portrait.

A photograph of a set of doors on the Molalla High School. It is a brick building.

A photograph of the front doors of the Molalla High School. The entrance reads, "Molalla Union High School 1925." It is a brick building and there is a potted plant on the steps.

A photograph of a set of doors on the Molalla High School. It is a brick building.

A photograph of the Molalla High School showing a window and carved stone decoration. It is a brick building.

A group portrait of the Molalla High School baseball team in uniform on the front steps of the Molalla High School. There are twenty individuals pictured. Baseball gloves are visible at the feet of the front row.

A photograph of a set of doors on the Molalla High School. It is a brick building.

A photograph of a school office, likely at Molalla High School. There is a clock and bulletin board on the wall, a desk and chair, a typewriter, a mimeograph, and a trophy on a shelf.

Exterior view of a hotel at the Wilhoit Springs Resort near Molalla, Oregon. Six people stand on the front porch and five more sit in an automobile parked in front of the building. A boy stands to the side of the car. Handwriting on the negative reads, "Hotel Wilhoit, Or. #136 Drake."

A group of women and children stand on a small bridge leading to a gazebo that covers a mineral spring at the Wilhoit Springs resort near Molalla. Two other women sit on a bench inside the gazebo. A number of wooden barrels can be seen in the foreground. Handwriting on the negative reads "NEW MINERAL SPRING WILHOIT, OR. #128 DRAKE."

A group of men, women, and children stands inside a gazebo at the Wilhoit Springs resort near Molalla. They are all looking at the camera. A row of wooden buildings is visible behind them. Handwriting on the negative reads, "At The Spring Wilhoit, Or. 79" and "Copyrighted 1908 J.D. Drake."

View of the grounds of the hotel at the Wilhoit Springs resort. Three wooden buildings can be seen with a pair of gazebos in the foreground. Groups of people walk around the grounds and gather in the gazebos. Two young men stand in the middle of the picture, looking at the camera. Handwriting on the negative reads, "HOTEL GROUNDS AND SPRING, WILHOIT, OR. #137. DRAKE."

Exterior view of a log house at the Wilhoit Springs Resort near Molalla, Oregon. A fence runs along the side of the house and smoke rises from the chimney. Handwriting on the negative reads, "McLeran Home, Wilhoit, Or. #138 Drake." Frank McLeran was the developer of the Wilhoit Springs resort.

Exterior view of a log A-frame cabin at the Wilhoit Springs Resort near Molalla, Oregon. The front of the cabin is decorated with fern fronds and smoke rises from the chimney. Above the door is written "The Alaskain [sic]." Handwriting on the negative reads. "A Summer Home Wilhoit, Or. #120" and "Drake Photo."

A photograph of a bull in a pasture. An inscription on the photograph reads, "Buxton Bros. Molalla Or."