History - Oregon

Search the Oregon Newspaper Index which indexes over 845,000 articles in the Oregonian newspaper from 1851-1987. This index is maintained by the University of Oregon.

Oregon Historical Quarterly

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:08:56 -0800

Check out paper copies of Oregon Historical Quarterly from PCC Library.

Online full-text articles from the Oregon Historical Quarterly, from September 2001 to the present, available on the Academic OneFile database.

Find topics using the Oregon Historical Quarterly Index, 1981-2000.

Oregon Historical Quarterly Table of Contents Presents a chronological listing of Oregon Historical Quarterly contents from 1900 to 2007.

PCC Library also has paper indexes to The Oregon Historical Quarterly, from 1900 - 1980

Search the Library Catalog

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

Focus on Oregon History

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:28:07 -0700

Focus on Oregon History, on the Oregon Historical Society website, links to primary documents on a variety of topics including African American History in Oregon, Asian Pacific American History in Oregon, Lewis and Clark in Oregon, Reservation Life in Oregon, Wartime Portland, and Women's History in Oregon.

Historical Records

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:57 -0700

Find historical documents on the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) website. Browse the collection or locate materials related to your area of interest by using the OHS Search page.

Oregon Voices

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:18 -0700

Watch videos of Oregonians as they tell their unique stories of World War II in this OPB documentary.

About Primary Sources

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:09:23 -0800

Letters, interviews, photographs, and diary/blog entries are all examples of primary sources. Primary sources provide first-hand evidence of an event or subject, and they can be unpublished or published. PCC Library's collection incudes published primary sources including autobiographies and personal journals. The Internet provides a wealth of access to primary sources through websites of historical societies, museums, organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. Consult Using Primary Sources on the Web, published by the American Library Association.

Oregon 2010 Census

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:22:03 -0800

Find 2010 Census information about Oregon:

U.S. Decennial Census and American Community Survey Results
2010 Census results gathered on the State of Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis page.

Profiles for Oregon and its Counties, Metropolitan Areas, and Cities
U.S. Census 2010 results on Portland State's Population Research Center's page

Oregon History - Oregon Blue Book

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:48:55 -0700

Traces Oregon's history from prehistory to the present. Includes special collections such as Depression Era Public Works images, historical photographs of Oregonians at work, and historical Oregon trademarks.

Crafting the Oregon Constitution

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:13:04 -0700

This Oregon State Archives exhibit explores the development of the Oregon Constitution, particularly events surrounding the 1857 constitutional convention.

Oregon History Project

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:08:41 -0700

Created by the Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon History Project explores Oregon's history through narratives, biographies, an interactive timeline, and historical records including digitized photographs, journal entries, artifacts, and government documents.

Historic Oregon Newspapers

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:09:58 -0700

Access complete articles from historic Oregon newspapers that have been digitized as part of the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program.

Films at PCC Library

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:04:54 -0700

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Kam Wah Chung

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:11:26 -0700

Watch Kam Wah Chung, an OPB documentary which explores the history of the Chinese in Eastern Oregon through the stories of herbal doctor Ing Hay and businessman Lung On.

Beach Bill

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:23:28 -0700

Learn how the Beach Bill protected Oregon's Coastline in this OPB documentary.

Celilo Revealed

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:49:11 -0700

Watch OPB's film segment on the controversy surrounding the submerging of Celilo falls and nearby settlements due to the construction of the Dalles Dam in 1957.

Oregon at War

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:31:28 -0700

Learn how World War II brought major changes to Oregon. View Oregon at War online or check out the DVD from PCC Library.

Get Help in Person or by Phone

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:41 -0700

You can ask our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

Need the phone number for your campus? Contact us! If you'd rather come by in person, check the PCC Library locations and hours.

Email Us

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:58 -0700

Need to ask a question by email? That's easy too. Use Ask a Librarian, or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Help from Tutors

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:15 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with excellent in-person tutors in most subjects. If you're working on a paper, the writing tutors are popular (so don't wait until the last minute)! You can get more information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:30 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC Library home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:44 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

Citing sources is another way you can help yourself! PCC Library has all the information you need on Cite Sources. The library also has video tutorials on everything from how to develop a topic for your paper to figuring out how to incorporate those citations. You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.

Local History

jrognlie@pcc.edu (Jane Rognlie) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:16 -0700

Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
(503) 231-7264
info@VisitAHC.org

Center for Columbia River History
A consortium of Washington State University Vancouver, Portland State University, and the Washington State Historical Society.
Vancouver Office:
1109 E. 5th St.
Vancouver, Washington 98661
(360) 258-3289
info@ccrh.org
Facebook page

Genealogical Forum of Oregon Library
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18
Portland, Oregon 97202
(503) 963-1932
gfoinfo@hotmail.com

Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
Father Elias Stephanopoulos Center, Second Floor
3131 NE Glisan Street
Portland, Oregon
(503) 888-8567
Facebook page

Historic Oregon Newspapers
Access complete articles from historic Oregon newspapers that have been digitized as part of the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program.

Lewis & Clark College Special Collections
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road
Portland, Oregon 97219
(503) 768-7279
Digital collections

Maxville Heritage Association
211 E. 2nd St., Wallowa, OR 97885
Mail to: PO Box 492
Enterprise, Oregon 97828
(541) 886-3670
info@maxvilleheritage.org

Mazamas Archives & Museum
527 SE 43rd Ave
Portland Oregon 97215
(503) 227-2345
adventure@mazamas.org

Metro
Attn: Records Officer
Metro Regional Center
600 NE Grand Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 797-1740
records@oregonmetro.gov

Multnomah County Library
801 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 988-5234
Contact form

Multnomah County Records Program
1620 S.E. 190th Avenue
Portland Oregon 97233
(503) 988-3741
records@multco.us

Northwest History Network
"A non-profit consortium of history professionals."
Facebook page

Oregon African American Museum
"The OAAM is looking for people with an interest in, and skills to help build, a new museum in the State of Oregon that is dedicated to regional African American history."
117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 210
Salem, Oregon 97301
oaam@qwestoffice.net

Oregon Cultural Trust
"Donate to Oregon humanities, arts and heritage nonprofit organizations."
775 Summer Street NE
Suite 200
Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 986-0088
cultural.trust@state.or.us

Oregon Encyclopedia
"A partnership of Portland State University, the Oregon Council of Teachers of English, and the Oregon Historical Society."
Project Office
Portland State University, History Department
PO BOX 751
Portland, OR 97207
Contact form

Oregon Explorer
"Information to help local citizens and policymakers make better decisions about natural resources in Oregon." Developed through a partnership of Oregon State University libraries; Oregon University System Institute for Natural Resources; Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board; University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab.

Oregon Health Science University Library
Historical Collections and Archives
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
(503) 494-3239
library@ohsu.edu

Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 222-1741
orhist@ohs.org
Facebook page
Oregon History Project, Oregon TimeWeb, Oregon Historical Quarterly

- Davies Family Research Library
at the Oregon Historical Society
(503) 306-5240

- Oregon History Museum
at the Oregon Historical Society
(503) 222-1741

Oregon History Project
Created by the Oregon Historical Society

Oregon Jewish Museum
Open by Appointment:
1935 NW Kearney Street
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 226-3600 Ext 102 (Curator of Collections)
curator@ojm.org

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Japanese American History Museum
121 NW 2nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 224-1458
info@oregonnikkei.org
Facebook page

Oregon Multicultural Archives Digital Collections
Oregon State University Archives
Oregon State University Libraries
121 Valley Library
Corvallis Oregon 97331
(541) 737-2165
archives@oregonstate.edu

Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers
Pioneer Trust Building, Room 210
117 Commercial ST NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 540-4063

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon Experience
1-800-241-8123
Contact form

Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Ashland)
Archives
15 S. Pioneer Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
(541) 482-2111 ext. 240 or ext. 266
media@osfashland.org

Oregon State Archives (Salem)
800 Summer St NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-1349
(503) 373-0701
reference.archives@state.or.us

Oregon State Library (Salem)
250 Winter St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301-3950
(503) 378-4243
library.help@state.or.us

Oregon State University Archives and Special Collections (Corvallis)
121 The Valley Library
Corvallis Oregon 97331–4501
(541) 737–3331
archives@oregonstate.edu

Pacific University Library -Archives (Forest Grove)
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
(503) 352-1415

PDX Civil-Rights
Description from the American Folklife Center
Special Collections
Millar Library 180
Portland State University
1875 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97201
(503) 725-9883
specialcollections@lists.pdx.edu
Facebook page

(City of) Portland Archives and Records Center
1800 SW 6th Ave, Suite 550
Portland, Oregon 97201
(503) 865-4100
parc@portlandoregon.gov
E-files request form

Portland Police Historical Museum
1111 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon
(503) 823-0019
info@portlandpolicemuseum.com
Facebook page

Portland State University Special Collections
Millar Library
1875 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-9883 (Archives)
Facilities and Planning Archive
Oregon Women Political Leadership Archive. Center for Women, Politics and Policy

Reed College Library Special Collections
Special Collections & Archives, Room 014
Reed College Library
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202-8199
(503) 777-7782
Contact form

StreamNet Regional Library
729 NE Oregon, Suite 190
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 238-0667
oftl@critfc.org

University of Oregon Library and Learning Commons (Portland campus)
70 NW Couch St.
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 412-3671
pdxinfo@uoregon.edu

Washington County Heritage Online
"A cooperative project between Pacific University and the Washington County Museum."
503-645-5353
Facebook page

Willamette Heritage Center (Salem)
Willamette Heritage Center
Library Archives Collection
1313 Mill St SE
(503) 585-7012 ext 256
info@missionmill.org