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Oregon
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Archaeology of Oregon 
 "This volume presents a synthesis of the information available concerning the prehistory of Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management publishes this study as a part of its 'Adventures in the Past' public outreach effort and in recognition of its responsibility to make information gained through its Cultural Resources Management Program available to scholars and to the general public." http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/heritage/cularcheooregon.php Topics: Archaeology, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 19, 2009 Echoes of Oregon History, 1837-1859
Features documents from Oregon's territorial period. Includes images of original documents and a chronology of events (1543-1859). From the Oregon State Archives. http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/echoes/defaultechoes.html Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Happy Birthday, Oregon: Oregon 150
Website for the 2009 commemoration of the sesquicentennial of Oregon's statehood on February 14, 1859. Features print and audio user-submitted stories about Oregon history, contacts for the May 2009 "Take Care of Oregon" community volunteer project, and list of events throughout the state. http://www.oregon150.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 5, 2009 Oregon at War!: World War I and the Oregon Experience
"This exhibit and learning resource consists of over 100 Web pages and hundreds of images and documents describing Oregon and World War I. It focuses on the lives of ordinary Oregonians and how they responded to the challenges of world war." Searchable. From the Oregon State Archives. http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/exhibits/war/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 11, 2004 Oregon Blue Book
The online version of "the official state directory and fact book about all levels of government in Oregon." Includes an extensive directory of Oregon-related topics of interest; biographical sketches of notable Oregonians; historical Oregon trademarks; and state agencies, boards, and commissions. Elementary school students will find ample information for school reports. Searchable. http://bluebook.state.or.us/ Topics: Government, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 26, 2004 The Oregon Encyclopedia
"'The Oregon Encyclopedia' is an authoritative compendium of information on Oregon people, places, events, and institutions. ... [C]ulminating in 2009 as part of Oregon's State Sesquicentennial, the Encyclopedia will grow to contain thousands of entries on Oregon history and culture written by knowledgeable authors, reviewed by experts, and meticulously checked to ensure accuracy." Search, or browse by topic such as the waterfront strike of 1934 and the maraschino cherry industry. From Portland State University. http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 22, 2008 Oregon Historical Society (OHS)
This site features exhibits and an online catalog to research the society's extensive archival collection, which includes "books, serials, newspapers, oral histories, manuscripts, government documents, genealogical and biographical material, photographs, film, and maps." Provides general information about the society as well as outreach programs and publications. http://www.ohs.org/ Topics: Correspondence, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 22, 2007 Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections
"Thousands of photographs of Oregon...digitized and searchable online, dating from the mid 1800's with special focus on the City of Salem and other Western Oregon communities." May be searched by title, description, subject, or multi-field. There are also pre-programmed Selected Topic Searches on such subjects as homes, railroads, covered bridges, and "Tired Old Barns." http://photos.salemhistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 20, 2002 |
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