Black and white image of a young woman with shoulder-length hair. Her hair is pulled back from her face and held on top of her head with a printed ribbon tied into a bow with leaves and greenery included. She sits on a slat-backed chair, and one hand supports a book upright in her lap, which is covered by an apron tied at her waist. Her dress is gingham, with long sleeves, shoulders, and no corset; a white collar is fastened around the shirt collar and a large, plaid ribbon tied into a bow is affixed to it. There is also gold leaf painted at the conjunction of the white collar and ribbon.
Copy of a portrait of Orus Brown, the son of Reverend Clark and Tabitha Brown. The original photograph was most likely taken in the 1860s or 1870s. Orus Brown was one of the earliest white settlers in Oregon, arriving in 1843. He claimed land in the present-day town of Forest Grove and persuaded other members of his family, including his mother Tabitha, to move to Oregon in 1846 in a wagon train that he captained.
Portrait of Tabitha Brown (1780-1858). She is known for her account of crossing the Oregon Trail in 1846 at age 66. She founded a school for orphans in Forest Grove, Oregon, which later grew into Pacific University. This portrait, which is the only known image of Tabitha Brown, has been reproduced many times. This particular copy is a 19th century albumen print, produced by the Salem studio W. P. Johnson, and was probably created in the 1870s or 1880s. However, the original upon which it is based was created before her death in 1858, most likely between 1853-1858, based on the availability of portrait photography in Oregon at that time.
Portrait of Reverend Harvey Clark, one of the founders of Pacific University. He was born in Vermont on October 7, 1807, and he and his wife Emeline Cadwell arrived in Oregon Territory in 1840 to serve as missionaries for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He went on to preach and to educate children, founding Tualatin Academy in 1849. Harvey Clark died of tuberculosis in Forest Grove on March 25, 1858, and was buried on what is now the Pacific University campus. His body was later re-interred at the Mountain View Cemetery in Forest Grove.
Portrait of Reverend Henry Harmon Spalding. An active missionary, he lived for a time in Forest Grove and served as a trustee to Tualatin Academy. His wife Eliza also served as the Academy's first teacher.
A portrait of Eliza Haskell Marsh. Eliza was the wife of the first president of Pacific University, Sidney Harper Marsh. She lived from 1841-1906. This photograph appears to be a copy of an earlier print, possibly dating from the late 1850s or 1860s.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, first President of Pacific University. This photo was taken in Boston, probably during one of Marsh's fundraising trips for the University.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first President. This portrait was taken in Boston, probably during one of his fundraising trips to the East Coast.
Copy of a portrait of Tabitha Moffatt Brown (1780-1858). She is known for her account of crossing the Oregon Trail in 1846 at age 66. She founded a school for orphans in Forest Grove, Oregon, which later grew into Pacific University. This portrait, which is the only known image of Tabitha Brown, has been reproduced many times. This particular copy is an 20th century reproduction, probably dating from the 1920s-1950, and is rather distorted: it is probably a copy of a copy. The original portrait from which it derives was created before Tabitha Brown's death in 1858, most likely between 1853-1858, based on the availability of portrait photography in Oregon at that time.
Cyrus Walker was the oldest son of the early Oregon Territory missionaries Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker. He grew up at Tshimakain in the 1830s-40s, where he learned the native Spokane language. After joining the U.S. army during the Civil War and then attempting to make a living as a farmer, he became a teacher at the Warm Springs Indian Agency. These letters, documents and clippings shed light on his experiences as a missionary, a soldier, a pioneer and a teacher at Warm Springs. This collection was donated to Pacific University by Betty Thorne, a descendant of the Walkers.
Cyrus Walker was the oldest son of the early Oregon Territory missionaries Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker. He grew up at Tshimakain in the 1830s-40s, where he learned the native Spokane language. After joining the U.S. army during the Civil War and then attempting to make a living as a farmer, he became a teacher at the Warm Springs Indian Agency. These letters, documents and clippings shed light on his experiences as a missionary, a soldier, a pioneer and a teacher at Warm Springs. This collection was donated to Pacific University by Betty Thorne, a descendant of the Walkers.
A short childish poem dated October 4, 1853 about two couples being married, probably composed by Cyrus Walker when he was around 14 years old. The two married couples were: Mary Ann Butts (1836-1896) and Sanford Wilcox (1827-1886); and Nancy Jane Evans (1839-1917) and Levi Whitcomb (1830-1916). Both couples lived near Forest Grove, Oregon, where Cyrus was attending Tualatin Academy at the time. The marriage poem is written on the back of a piece of paper on which a partial copy of the poem 'The Owl' appears (an anonymous published poem from the early 1800s). Cyrus Walker was the oldest son of the early Oregon Territory missionaries Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker. He grew up at Tshimakain in the 1830s-40s, where he learned the native Spokane language. After joining the U.S. army during the Civil War and then attempting to make a living as a farmer, he became a teacher at the Warm Springs Indian Agency. A collection of his papers was donated to Pacific University by Betty Thorne, a descendant of the Walkers.
Letter likely from William and Caroline Denison to their sister-in-law, Mary Denison Lyman. Caroline discusses her illness, domestic chores, and various news.
Letter from Lucy Guernsey to her relative, Mary Denison Lyman. She discusses news of friends and family, school, traveling, and possible plans to eventually teach in Oregon. Lucy graduated from Williston Seminary in Massachusetts and married Charles Gear.
Letter from Lucy Guernsey to her relative, Mary Denison Lyman. She discusses school, a visit to Castleton, music lessons, visiting William Denison, and plans to teach in Oregon. Lucy graduated from Williston Seminary in Massachusetts and married Charles Gear.
Letter from John H. Kellorn, the principal of Munro Academy, to Reverend Horace Lyman, an old college friend. He discusses old colleagues, inquires after Horace's health, and gives news on his own life. Attached is a printed paper on Munro Academy, Elbridge.
Letter from Almina, Daniel, and Payson Lyman, the wife and sons of Daniel F. Lyman, to Reverend Horace Lyman and his family. They discuss the various adventures of their family's life and studies. The two boys are learning to write letters.
Letter from Addison Lyman to his brother and sister-in-law, Reverend Horace and Mary Denison Lyman. He discusses raising funds for a church, wheat crops, politics, and Josiah Lyman's debt.
