One of our most useful bird families
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Article describing different species of swallows, including nests and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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One of our most useful bird families
Article describing different species of swallows, including nests and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the exploits of the California quail known as Don Q.
Finley, Irene
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that looks over a few previous records of wild pigeons provided by O. G. Delaba and W. B. Jennings. There is a note in parentheses asking to report any spottings of the birds to Finley or Averill. The author reflects that the number of pigeons has declined dramatically.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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."
Baling hay in the Willamette Valley, Oregon
Photograph showing several farm workers using a machine to bale hay in an agricultural field. A pile of loose hay sits to the right of a machine, while stacks of baled hay are piled behind it. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Baling hay, Willamette Valley." White lines drawn on photograph outline area for publication.
Photograph showing an agricultural field, likely an oat field, in the Willamette Valley. Bales of crops lie scattered in the field. A farmhouse and barn sit on the far edge of the field. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Oats potatoes & clover, Logged off lands - Divide between Willamette & Tualatin Valleys."
Machine Laying Tracks for Oregon Electric Railway
Photograph of a group of railroad construction workers standing on railroad tracks in front of a machine mounted on a flatcar. They are laying new railroad tracks. The flatcar is long and carries a locomotive and stacks of wooden planks for construction. Scattered men on the flatcar look at the camera. This construction was part of the extension of the Oregon Electric Railway to Albany and Corvallis. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Oregon Electric track laying machine at work on Albany-Corvallis extension."
Temporary Railroad Trestle, Oregon Electric Railway
Photograph of 4 railroad construction workers standing next to a railroad trestle under construction. The trestle is built across a large field behind the workers and extends into the distance. This construction was part of the extension of the Oregon Electric Railway to Eugene, Oregon. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Temporary trestle to be filled in by Steam Shovel No. 4, Eugene extension of O.E.Ry."
First freight train on the Oregon Electric Railway extension
Photograph of a man standing in front of a train carrying construction machinery to fulfill a sewer contract in Eugene, Oregon. The train is on the Oregon Electric Railway. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "First freight train run on Oregon Electric extension." Second handwritten note reads, "1st freight shipment over O.E.Ry. to Eugene - 12 cars of sewer contractor's outfit."
Steam Shovel on Extension of Oregon Electric Railway tracks to Eugene
Photograph showing a distant steam shovel working on the railroad tracks of the Oregon Electric Railway. Handwriting on the back reads, "Steam shovel no. 1, one mile south of Salem on Eugene extension of O.E. Ry."
Oregon Electric Railway Construction
Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Electric Railway near the Willamette River. The river is visible on the left. A person stands on the tracks, looking up a nearby hillside on the right. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "OE Ry construction."
Children gather around bicycle advertising the Capital Journal
Five children stand around a bicycle with a sign draped over it, reading, "Capital Journal." The boy holding the bike likely works as a delivery boy. The Capital Journal was a newspaper based out of Salem, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
A boy sits at a desk in a classroom, holding an open book and reading. A girl sits at another desk in the background. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Children pick up trash in park
Two boys pick up a garbage can as they throw away trash at a park while on a field trip to the Portland International Airport. The boy in front smiles and looks to the right. They are students at the Dayton Summer School in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 27, 1965.
Girl sits at table with milk carton
An unidentified girl wearing a dress sits at a table. A Darigold milk carton with a straw in it sits on the table next to her. She looks at the camera. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Walter James Rayevich, nicknamed Jake Rayevich, wears a cowboy hat, overalls and a white t-shirt while standing outside. He laughs as he holds a small branch in both hands. He and his family participated in Valley Migrant League activities. Photographs from this series were published with Rayevich's obituary in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966. He died at age 65 in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Walter James Rayevich, nicknamed Jake Rayevich, wears a cowboy hat, overalls and a white t-shirt while standing under a tree. He looks at the camera. He and his family participated in Valley Migrant League activities. This photograph was published with Rayevich's obituary in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966. He died at age 65 in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Man and boy sit on steps of cabin in migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon
A man and boy sit on the front steps of a cabin in a migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Several identical cabins stretch out in a long row behind them. The man holds a bottle of RC Cola. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Four unidentified boys stand in front of a bookcase filled with books. One boy stands on a shelf of the bookcase with his hands on his hips. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Boys pose for photo with guitar
Four boys pose for a photograph. The boy second from left plays a guitar. Part of the same series as OrgLot74_0900. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Mobile Chest X-Ray Unit in Willamette Valley, Oregon
Two senior women look at a healthcare professional who who writes on a clipboard. They stand in front of a mobile truck with a sign that reads, "Chest X-Ray Unit, Oregon State Board of Health." This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Doris Barnett on her first day of college
Migrant laborer Doris Barnett stands in front of a brick building on her first day of college at the Oregon College of Education. Just a few months earlier, Barnett completed her GED with the help of classes offered by the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on April 14, 1967.
Group of children and teens pose for photo with guitar and dollar bill
A group of children and teenagers pose for a photograph. One plays a guitar and another holds up a dollar bill. A van is parked behind them. Part of the same series as OrgLot74_0909. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Hamp Skinner with unidentified men
Hamp Skinner (left) sits on a chair next to 3 unidentified men sitting on a couch. Skinner is a former migrant laborer who is transitioning to landscaping work. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on November 5, 1965.
Simon, Rick
Two women sit at a kitchen table. The woman on the left looks at the camera and smiles. These are family members of Hamp Skinner, a former migrant laborer who is transitioning to landscaping work. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on November 5, 1965.
Simon, Rick
Russian children sit on bunk bed in cabin
Three children from a Russian family sit on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed in a cabin, likely in a migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The oldest child sits on the left, a girl wearing a headscarf. She holds a baby who sits in the middle. A little boy sits on the right. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
Russian children sit on bed in cabin
Three children from a Russian family sit on a bed in a cabin, likely in a migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The oldest child sits on the left, a girl wearing a headscarf. A baby sits in the middle and a little girl sits on the right. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.