An audio recording of an oral history of Mary Patton Kurtz on the Native Americans of Patton Valley, which is near Gaston and Cherry Valley, Oregon. Her family, the Pattons, were among the earliest white settlers in the area. The land nearby was, up through the mid-1800s, the center of population of the Tualatin (Atfalati) tribe. Mary recalls family stories about Native Americans as well as her experiences finding Native American artifacts. There is a transcript of this interview. Note: the recording and transcript have been redacted to protect sensitive information related to Native American graves and artifacts.
An audio recording of an oral history of John and Olive Mulloy on April 20, 1978, of their lives in Laurel, Oregon. It covers the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century with the settlement of their families in Washington County along with the Native Americans. Interview goes back and forth between John and Olive talking about their family histories, the settlement of Portland, crops in their area, the Milk War in Portland, and the settlement and influence of churches. Recreational activities such as baseball teams, musical bands, and dances are also discussed. There is a short pause in the recording at 30:55. There is a transcript of the first half of the recording with a two-page introduction to the interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Felix McCullough, including the history of Scoggins Valley, logging, the Tillamook burn, neighboring farmers, and rapid changes in the valley. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Felix McCullough, including the history of Scoggins Valley, logging, the Tillamook burn, neighboring farmers, and rapid changes in the valley. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Stanley Thornblohe (or possibly Thornblad) from Patton Valley about his experiences in the logging industry. Tape says Tree Farmer of the Year 1982.
Recording of a presentation by young students on historical landmarks near Laurel, Oregon. One minute of fiddle music is followed by students presenting a project on historic landmarks such as Old Farmington School, Lewis Cementery, historic farms, and the Laurel community. Possibly created to accompany a slide show, as images are referenced.
An audio recording of an oral history of Walt Schmitt, John Mulloy, and possibly Lee Brown on the history of the Laurel area. Sound is very poor, hard to discern what is said for about the first minute of the interview. Later passages are distorted. Each narrator is interviewed individually.
An audio recording on cassette tape of Cicero Smith on Native Americans in the area and then sawmills in Patton Valley for the Tualatin Plains Historical Society.
An audio recording of an oral history of Lucille Hagg, who was married to Oscar Hagg and sister-in-law of Henry Hagg, after whom Henry Hagg Lake is named. Lucille speaks about dairy farming and the lobbying that Oscar and Henry did to advocate for the creation of the dam on Scoggins Creek and the Hagg Lake reservoir. The reservoir provides irrigation for local agriculture, as well as residential, industrial, and recreational uses. There is a transcript of this interview.
One of three reel-to-reel audio tapes of Man and the Land Symposium proceedings. Symposium included talks by Dr. J.V. Miller, President of Pacific University; Wendell Wyatt, U.S. Representative; Walter Reif, Professor of Philosophy at Pacific University; Gary Evans, Assistant Professor of English at Pacific University; Jan Larson Shield; Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Pacific University; Les AuCoin, Majority Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives; Robert L. Benson, Washington County Historical Society; and Francis J. O'Connor, Project Construction Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation. Additional participants are listed on Schedule of Events attached to Tapes 1 and 2.
One of three reel-to-reel audio tapes of Man and the Land Symposium proceedings. Symposium included talks by Dr. J.V. Miller, President of Pacific University; Wendell Wyatt, U.S. Representative; Walter Reif, Professor of Philosophy at Pacific University; Gary Evans, Assistant Professor of English at Pacific University; Jan Larson Shield; Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Pacific University; Les AuCoin, Majority Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives; Robert L. Benson, Washington County Historical Society; and Francis J. O'Connor, Project Construction Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation. Additional participants are listed on Schedule of Events attached to Tapes 1 and 2.
One of three reel-to-reel audio tapes of Man and the Land Symposium proceedings. Symposium included talks by Dr. J.V. Miller, President of Pacific University; Wendell Wyatt, U.S. Representative; Walter Reif, Professor of Philosophy at Pacific University; Gary Evans, Assistant Professor of English at Pacific University; Jan Larson Shield; Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Pacific University; Les AuCoin, Majority Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives; Robert L. Benson, Washington County Historical Society; and Francis J. O'Connor, Project Construction Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation. Additional participants are listed on Schedule of Events attached to Tapes 1 and 2.
A group portrait of the older students at Cherry Grove School near Gaston, Oregon from the 1922-1923 school year. This photograph was originally found in a 'souvenir' booklet made for Cherry Grove, somewhat like a miniature yearbook. The students pictured are likely those from the older classes at school, possibly the fourth through eighth grades. The accompanying scan of two pages from the souvenir booklet provides students' names. This booklet came from the Patton Family and is part of the Pembroke Patton Family Papers at Pacific University.
A group portrait of younger students at Cherry Grove School near Gaston, Oregon from the 1922-1923 school year. This photograph was originally found in a 'souvenir' booklet made for Cherry Grove, somewhat like a miniature yearbook. The students pictured are likely those from the younger classes at school, possibly the first, second and third grade. The accompanying scan of two pages from the souvenir booklet provides students' names. This booklet came from the Patton Family and is part of the Pembroke Patton Family Papers at Pacific University.
Black and white image of a man and a woman seated in an early model Brass-era automobile. The woman holds a baby. Trees and a large grassy area are visible behind the couple, and the road is dirt. Museum records identify the image only the 'Gaston postmaster,' the image being taken about 1910.
Portrait of Main Street in Gaston, Oregon. A large welcoming sign reads 'GASTON We Advertise What We Have - And Have What We Advertise.' To the right of the sign are two stores, the Gaston State Bank and Bell & Owens Co. general store.
Group photo of a large group of men and women, who are gathered for a meeting of Christian Endeavor, an evangelical, nondenominational group which sought to promote a Christian life among its members. A pennant being held up at the back of the photo shows the Christian Endeavor symbol and reads 'Washington County Union 1912-13.' This convention was held in Gaston, Oregon.
Black and white image of a group of young children gathered on the sidewalk outside a brick school building. Gaston was one of the larger schools in the area, listing 158 students from ages 4 - 19 and drawing students from both Yamhill and Washington County. See WCMpic_012978, WCmpic_012980, for another image from this school year at Gaston.
Black and white image of a boys' basketball team, identified in museum records as that of Gaston School, 1937. The boy in the middle holds a basketball with the number '37' lettered on it, presumably indicating the year.
Black and white image of a group of children gathered on the sidewalk outside a brick school building. Gaston was one of the larger schools in the area, listing 158 students from ages 4 - 19 and drawing students from both Yamhill and Washington County. See WCMpic_012978, WCmpic_012980, for another image from this school year at Gaston.
Black and white image of a group of students gathered in front of a brick school building, identified in museum records as Gaston School. As Gaston was one of the larger schools in the district, having 158 students registered during the year, this is likely one grade or class. See WCMpic_012980 for another image from this school year.
Black and white image of a group of students gathered in front of Gaston school. These students all lived in Yamhill County according to school district records, but their school was in Washington County. Of the forty-four students listed on the school record, twenty have Japanese names.
Sepia-toned portrait of a young girl sitting on a bench with a parasol. She wears a broad-brimmed hat and a light-colored dress with lace trim. Eleanor Fitch was about five years old in this picture. Carrie Fitch is Eleanor's older sister; she was approximately 21 years of age and still living on the family farm in Dilley when she sent this postcard. Sister Mary Clare grew up in Cornelius, Oregon and entered the convent in 1904, at the age of sixteen. Her name prior to taking her vows was Agnes Morressey.
