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Publisher: Oregon State University Braceros in Oregon Photograph Collection 
 A collection of about 100 photographs of the braceros, or Mexican farm workers, who worked in the Oregon fields and orchards from 1942 through 1947. Searchable and browsable. From the Oregon State University Libraries; "most of the photographs were taken by Oregon State College Extension staff members." http://digitalcollections.library.oregonstate.edu/cdm4/client/bracero/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network
Information about Pacific Northwest grapes, blueberries, strawberries, huckleberries, caneberries, kiwis, currants, and gooseberries. Includes information on research, growing, markets, news, and more. Provides links to fruit organizations, labor information, extension services, regional and international forums, government and legal sites, and numerous other resources. Searchable. From Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://berrygrape.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 15, 2009 An Online Guide to Plant Disease Control
"This site contains the alphabetical (A to Z) text sections of the ... Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook, part of the OSU Extension Plant Pathology slide collection, as well as photographs. ... Additional articles from the handbook have been incorporated into the 'Pathogens and Pesticides' section." Includes material about chemical, cultural, and biological control measures for plants in Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho. Also includes a glossary. From Oregon State University (OSU) Extension. http://plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu Topics: Plants Last updated Mar 6, 2007 Linus Pauling Research Notebooks
This site offers digital displays of Nobel Prize-winner (1954 chemistry and 1962 peace prize) Linus Pauling's 46 research notebooks, spanning the years 1922-1994. "The notebooks contain many of Pauling's laboratory calculations and experimental data, as well as scientific conclusions, ideas for further research and numerous autobiographical musings." Although the site is not searchable, it provides a subject index. From the Oregon State University Library, Special Collections. http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/rnb/ Topics: Notable People, Science, Science Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA
This site explores one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century: the legendary race for the discovery of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, the basic foundation of life. Features over 800 scanned manuscripts, letters, communications, photographs, audio clips, video excerpts, and rare documents never previously displayed. Includes a chronological illustrated narrative written from Linus Pauling's perspective. From the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, Valley Library, Oregon State University. http://osulibrary.orst.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/dna/ Topics: Correspondence, Notable People, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, Science Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
"The Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center is a source for up-to-date, scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of specific vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and other nutrients in preventing disease and promoting health." Includes detailed information about each nutrient. Rx provides recommendations. Overview links to relevant information when a nutrient or health concern is selected. Newsletters available online back to 1996. Includes government, nutrition, health, and research links. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 9, 2003 Food Resource
An annotated directory of original documents and links to "science-base and business savvy information for the food and health industry." Topics include chemicals, nutrition, pesticides, recipes, texture, schools, newspapers, ingredients, and more. From Oregon State University. http://food.oregonstate.edu/ Topics: Food & Cooking Last updated May 11, 2005 National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
NPIC maintains a toll-free telephone service that provides pesticide information, and this searchable and browsable directory of "objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects." Includes links to resources on pesticide use and safety, toxicology and health data, laws and regulations, pest control, emergency resources, and other pesticide topics. From Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://npic.orst.edu/ Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Jun 9, 2003 Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center: Tea
An overview of studies assessing the effect of tea consumption on disease prevention. Includes information about the two minerals, fluoride and manganese, found in tea and tea flavonoids (also known as catechins) and their effects on illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney stones. Also discusses safety issues. Includes information about drinking black, oolong, green, or white teas. From the Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/tea/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Jan 20, 2005 Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection
"The Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection includes over 1000 field images taken between 1934 and 1945. These span 390 streams in the Columbia River Basin. U.S. Bureau of Fisheries Researchers who took these photos looked at spawning and rearing habitat for Spring Chinook Salmon." Includes images from Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho. From the Valley Library, Oregon State University. http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/digitalcollections/pacificNWstream/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 4, 2006 Living With Mosses
This website has the goal of enhancing "public awareness of the effects and benefits of mosses in our everyday environment." In addition to basic moss biology, the site discusses moss on sidewalks and rooftops, mosses in lawns and gardens, pros and cons of mosses in these environments, physical and chemical moss control methods, and encouraging mosses. Prepared by students and faculty at Oregon State University. http://bryophytes.science.oregonstate.edu/mosses.htm Topics: Plants by Name Last updated Oct 22, 2007 Linus Pauling Online
Collection of resources on Linus Pauling (1901-1994), "the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes, (Chemistry, 1954; Peace, 1962) [who] undertook a wide range of studies during his seventy-year career as a scientist, humanitarian and peace activist." Features online exhibitions focusing on Pauling's research (blood, quantum mechanics, and DNA) and his work in the peace movement. Also includes a timeline, blog, and other material on Pauling. From Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections. http://pauling.library.oregonstate.edu/ Topics: Activism, Notable People Last updated Jun 1, 2009 Middle East Water Collection
This collection "provides access to roughly 9000 items on political, socio-economic, demographic, and legal issues of water in the Middle East. Materials include data, books, journal and newspaper articles, and documents published in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. ... Materials in the public domain are available in full text." Searchable, or browse by region, basin (such as Tigris), and subjects such as groundwater and hydrology. From Oregon State University Libraries. http://digitalcollections.library.oregonstate.edu/cdm4/client/mewaters/ Topics: Regions of the World, Water Last updated May 18, 2009 |
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