Unknown Oregon

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  1. A Girl and her Dolls - c. 1905
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    In this charming portrait recreated from the original glass negative, a young girl proudly poses with her two Victorian dolls. Learn More
  2. A Logging Camp Cook Shack - c. 1898
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    The pies are on the table in this unusual indoor photo of an early cook shack, created entirely from natural light. Learn More
  3. An Oregon Barnyard - c. 1900
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    Probably taken in Oregon while Meiser was working in the Portland area, this photo give a great overview of the life of a general farming family at the the turn of the last century. Learn More
  4. Assembling a Steam Gold Dredge, Eastern Oregon - c. 1900
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    This large steam-powered gold dredge is under construction on an unidentified river somewhere in eastern Oregon, probably near Baker City, where photographer Martin Hazeltine operated his studio. Learn More
  5. At Rest in the Woods - circa 1915
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    A hiker relaxing against a tree helps give a sense of scale to this hundred-year-old image of a stand of old growth Douglas Fir, somewhere in Oregon. Learn More
  6. Big Trees in Oregon - c. 1885
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    Oregon is and was known for its trees, and every photographer, even today, must have a few tree photos in their portfolio. Here is William Partridge's 1880s version. Learn More
  7. Capstan-style Horizontal Reel Steam Donkey - c. 1890
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    This is an early small steam donkey, similar to one on display at the Coos County Museum in North Bend. Learn More
  8. Chinook Lodge - circa 1842
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    This view is reproduced from an engraving published in the 1845 "Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition", led by Charles Wilkes. Learn More
  9. Deep in the Woods - circa 1915
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    This scene is from an unknown location, but is likely near Oregon City, the home of photographer Ralph Eddy. It is restored from his glass negative, taken early in his career. Learn More
  10. Diversified Farm Scene in the Willamette Valley - c. 1905
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    As this photo demonstrates, the focus of Willamette Valley agriculture has long been small specialty farms, which today includes fruit, vegetables, and nursery stock. Learn More
  11. Double-drum Steam Donkey Crew - c. 1898
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    Taken at a different location than most of our John Ford logging photographs, this view gives us a good look at the men and equipment involved in steam-powered logging over a century ago. Learn More
  12. Douglas Fir, Twelve Feet in Diameter - c. 1898
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    Every Oregon photographer a hundred years ago needed to offer photos of people standing in front of giant trees. Learn More
  13. Fishing in Eden - circa 1915
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    Recreated from the original glass negative, this view shows one of many beautiful fishing holes in the state of Oregon. Learn More
  14. Happy Campers - c. 1900
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    This group of campers inspires the rest of us to load up our canvas tents and wooden stools and take to the woods. They certainly are enjoying themselves. Learn More
  15. Harvesting Blueberries, Willamette Valley - c. 1900
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    A group of farm workers of varying ages pause in their blueberry picking efforts long enough to have their portrait made, in this view from somewhere in the Willamette Valley. Learn More
  16. In Their Sunday Best - c. 1898
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    Five siblings line up on a rustic porch - likely in a logging camp - to pose for a family portrait. Their hats alone make the photo notable. Learn More
  17. James Withycombe, Oregon's Fifteenth Governor - 1914
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    Born in England in 1854, James Withycombe immigrated to Oregon with his parents in 1871, settling on a farm near Hillsboro. Learn More
  18. Log Chute with Ox Teams - 1890s
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    The original title for this magic lantern glass slide was simply "Log Shute, Oregon, U.S.A." Learn More
  19. Logging Camp, Deep in the Woods - c. 1898
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    This idyllic lumber camp scene is somewhat unusual, as camps were more often located surrounded by stumps than next to standing trees. Learn More
  20. Logging Crew with Oxen & Steam Donkey - c. 1900
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    This turn-of-the-last-century view shows a logging crew using both ox teams and a steam donkey to move their logs. It appears the oxen brought the logs down the slope, and then the steam donkey pulled them along a more level skid road to this staging area. Learn More
  21. Logjam on the Upper Willamette - c. 1900
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    Two steamboats arrive to help clear out a logjam under a bridge somewhere on the upper Willamette River. Learn More
  22. Mother and Son, Likely Nez Perce or Wasco - circa 1885
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    This studio portrait by an unidentified photographer shows a mother and son in fine ceremonial garb, probably taken somewhere in north-central Oregon. Learn More
  23. Old Homesteader on Oregon Coast - 1937
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    This image of an old homesteader, his rifle and his dog was captured by Wilbur Staats, who was working for the Farm Security Administration as a photographer. Learn More
  24. Road Trip to the Woods - 1917
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    A group of sisters from Portland and their friends stop in the Oregon woods on one of their road trips. Learn More
  25. Three Eagles, a Nez Perce - c. 1910
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    This dramatic photo of Three Eagles, an associate of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, was copyrighted by Edward Curtis in 1910. Learn More
  26. Three Old Douglas Fir Trees - 1915
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    This highly detailed view from western Oregon shows three old friends - Douglas Fir trees that had been together for several hundred years. Learn More
  27. Threshing Crew with Steam Tractor - c. 1900
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    A threshing crew with a steam tractor heads out for a long day's work, somewhere in Oregon. Learn More
  28. We'll Show 'Em How to Fell Big Trees - 1903
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    "We'll Show 'Em how to Fell Big Trees", from a Keystone novelty glass slide. Learn More
  29. Young Trees in the Forest - Circa 1915
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    While many early photos of Douglas Fir forests featured larger trees, which were indeed impressive, in this case photographer George M. Weister chose to feature a grouping of younger trees, which have their own special charm. Learn More
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