Salem (Or.)

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44.9429, -123.0351 Map of Salem (Or.)

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Jason Lee papers

  • Mss 1212
  • Collection
  • 1834-1845

Collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Reverend Jason Lee. The papers date from 1834 to 1845. Included are Lee’s diary of his overland journey to Oregon and the construction of his mission with entries dating from 1834 to 1838; an 1844 report Lee made to the Methodist Missionary Board; miscellaneous papers related to the illness and death of Lee in 1845; and fragments of an undated biography of Jason Lee likely written by Harvey Kimball Hines. The collection also contains a folder of Anna Maria Pittman Lee's correspondence dated from 1834 to 1835.

Jason Lee was born on June 28, 1803, in Stanstead, Quebec. After his ordination in 1834, Lee and his nephew, Daniel Lee, journeyed overland to Oregon with the intention to establish a mission to minister to the Flathead Indians. He instead established his mission in the Willamette Valley near present-Day Salem, Oregon, in territory that was home to bands of the Kalapuyan people. Lee returned east in 1838 to justify his decision and recruit reinforcements for the Willamette mission, as well as missions at The Dalles and Clatsop plains. In 1840, The Great Reinforcement, a group of 51 men, women, and children, arrived in Oregon on the ship Lausanne in response to Lee’s promotion in the East. In 1843, Jason Lee participated in the founding of Oregon's provisional government and Willamette University. Lee was relieved of his missionary post in 1844. Lee married Anna Maria Pittman, who died in 1838, and then Lucy Lee who died in 1842. Jason Lee died on March 12, 1845.

Lee, Jason, 1803-1845

Probate Record, Estate of Jason Lee, 1846

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.

Willson, W. H.

Oregon Constitutional Convention records, 1857-1859

  • Mss 1227
  • Collection
  • 1857 - 1859

Documents created during the Oregon Constitutional Convention of 1857. Includes: committee reports, drafts of articles and schedules, general notes, corrections, and other materials. Sections of the constitution represented include: preamble and bill of rights; suffrage and elections; distribution of powers; Legislative Department; Executive Department; education and school lands; finance; militia; corporations and internal improvements; seat of government; general provisions; boundaries; schedules, and related papers. Also includes printed speech of James Hughes of Indiana, on the admission of Oregon, delivered in the House of Representatives, 1859 February 10.

Oregon. Constitutional Convention (1857)

June D. Drake photographs

  • Org. Lot 678
  • Collection
  • 1860-1955

Collection consists of approximately 2,918 original photographic prints and 3,800 original glass and acetate negatives taken by photographer June D. Drake of Silverton, Oregon, as well as 3,042 copy prints made by the Oregon Historical Society from the original negatives. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs that Drake took of various towns in Oregon, including Silverton, Mount Angel (including Mount Angel Abbey), and Salem, Oregon, from approximately 1900-1953. These photographs depict street scenes, businesses, schools, churches, and other town buildings, as well as significant events and celebrations. There are also a number of photographs that Drake took of the area that became Silver Falls State Park, as well as a large number of portrait photographs taken by Drake from about 1900-1952, including both studio and informal portraits.

Other subjects represented in the collection include transportation and agriculture in Oregon; the lumber industry around Silverton, including the Silver Falls Timber Company and the Silverton Lumber Company; Homer Davenport and his family in Silverton; the Chemawa Indian School near Silverton, and other portraits of Native Americans from the area; the military in Oregon, including the Oregon State Militia during World War I and World War II; and photographs of animals. The collection also includes five photograph albums; of note is an album titled "A History of Silverton, Oregon, and its environs," which contains detailed descriptions from 1863 to the 1930s, and includes places of business, worship, and study, among other scenes. There are also a number of photographs of various artifacts and other objects collected by Drake to document the history of Silverton.

Photographs in this collection that date prior to 1900 were originally taken by other photographers, including Silverton photographer William L. Jones, and reprinted by June D. Drake, who owned many of Jones's negatives.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Portrait of William S. Smith, Teacher and Founder of the Oregon School for the Deaf, c. 1870

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"

Oregon School for the Deaf

Portland General Electric Photograph Collection

  • Org. Lot 151
  • Collection
  • 1880 - 1965

Negatives documenting company activities, including electrical infrastructure, employees, power generation and distribution throughout Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Cascade Range. Additional general images include streetcars and trains, street lighting, power line installation, Rose Festival floats, office buildings, car barns and bridges. Of particular note are dam building projects at Bull Run and along the Clackamas River (1910-1930), and early electric stations in Oregon City at Willamette Falls.

Portland General Electric Company

Gerry Frank scrapbooks and memorabilia

  • Coll 855
  • Collection
  • Circa 1880-2018

Scrapbooks, photograph albums, photographs, papers, and ephemera compiled by or relating to Gerald W. "Gerry" Frank (1923-). Frank is a businessman from Oregon who worked at the department store Meier & Frank; opened a dessert shop in Salem, Oregon, named Gerry Frank's Konditerei; and was U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield's chief of staff.

The city of Salem, capital of Oregon, 1890

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.

Moore, E. S.

Map of Salem, Oregon, 1892

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.

Eagleson, E. G.

Group posing by wagon in field

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."

Students and Staff, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

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.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Oral Primary Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

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.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Girls Dormitory Room, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

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.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Sewing Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

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.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Farm Scene near Salem, Oregon

Photograph of orchards and fields on a hillside near Salem, Oregon. A dirt path on the left leads to a house in the distance. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Farm Scene near Salem." Embossment on the front of print indicates a 1902 copyright by Kiser Photo Co., while a hand-written note on the back indicates a 1904 copyright by the Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Older Girls' Parlor, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1907

Black and white photograph of the older girls' parlor at the Turner Road location of the Oregon School for the Deaf. The school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. Several older female students read in various locations throughout the room, including at a table in the center of the room. The walls are decorated with lace curtains and pennants from several different schools. Left to right: Pearl Pickett, Grace Smith, Grace Kau, Mattie McCain, Fay Newth, Ruth Thomas, unknown, Clara Hagen, unknown, Alice Litchenberger, Ruba Westfall, Lotus Valentine, and Hulda Isaacson. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Ore. School for Deaf Mutes Older Girls' parlor on Turner Rd. 1907". The Oregon School for Deaf-Mutes was the name of the school from 1880-1913.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Boys Basketball Team, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1907-1908

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's boys basketball team in 1907-08. The photograph shows six male students and their coach standing on a set of stairs. One of the boys is holding a ball that say "'07-8" on it. Front row (left to right): Francis Brickly, Frank Emerick, Benjamin Wallace. 2nd row (left to right): Fred Propst, Leslie Tichenor, Charles Lynch. Back: Thure Lindstrom (coach). The picture is mounted on a dark green mat. Below the photograph is text that reads "OSD Basketball team, 1907-8 T.A. Lindstrom, coach." On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "Basketball 1907-08. T. A. Lindstrom coach. O.S.S.D on Turner Rd". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Breyman Horse Trough at Willson Park

A photograph showing the Breyman Horse Trough at Willson Park. It features intricate details and has a statue of an eagle on top. The Waite Memorial Fountain is visible in the distance. The area is landscaped with trees and other greenery.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Oregon State Fair

A photograph showing the Oregon State Fair, including tents and various rides such as Ferris wheels, a carousel, and The Whip. Crowds of people are visible throughout the space.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Salem Electric Co.

A photograph of Salem Electric Company, located at 127 N. High Street. It is a large brick building on the corner of the street. A restaurant and garage are visible on either side of the building. Automobiles are visible parked on the street.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Salem residence

A photograph of a residence in Salem. The house has striped window awnings. The photograph was taken from the sidewalk below. A stone wall lines the sidewalk and there is landscaped foliage throughout.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Federal Post Office, Salem

A photograph of the federal post office in Salem. The building has striped awnings and is covered in ivy. There is a flag pole on the roof. The building was later used as the Willamette University Law College.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

House for R. E. Keinsarge

A photograph of a child and dog standing in front of a house. The print description for the photograph reads, "D. Salem, House for R.E. Keinsarge (Dr)."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Eaton Hall, Willamette University

Exterior view of the north side of Eaton Hall at Willamette University. The Late Gothic Revival style building is made of brick and sandstone. A group of five young men and women stand conversing with one another in front of the building.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

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