Willamette University and Northwest collection

Willamette University and Northwest collection, 1770-1975

Overview of the Collection

Title: Willamette University and Northwest collection
Dates: 1770-1975 (inclusive)
17701975

1843-1974 (bulk)
18431974
Quantity: 14 linear feet, (7 boxes, 7 oversize boxes)
Collection Number: WUA014
Summary: This collection contains letters, manuscripts, maps, and photographs pertaining to the history of Willamette University and the Northwest.
Repository: Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

This collection was largely pulled together by Robert Moulton Gatke during his tenure at Willamette University. Gatke began attending Willamette Academy in 1914. He then attended both undergraduate and graduate school at Willamette, receiving his Master of Arts in 1920. He was also ordained as a minister of the Methodist Church in 1920. Gatke then joined the Willamette faculty as a history instructor. He later founded the political science department at Willamette. In 1935, he was promoted to professor of political science and history.

Gatke was particularly interested in the history of the Northwest. While gathering research for Chronicles of Willamette, he compiled letters, documents, and other historical materials to help document the history of Willamette University and the Northwest. More materials have been added throughout the years by those interested in growing the collection.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Willamette University and Northwest collection contains a wide range of materials documenting the history of Willamette University and the Northwest. Included are maps, photographs, letters, newspaper articles, and manuscripts by and about significant members of the area. Individuals featured throughout the collection are Ketturah Belknap, Lucy Anna Lee Grubbs, Jason Lee, and William Wallace Youngson. Maps include reproductions of the Lewis and Clark route, the Willamette Valley, and the Hudson's Bay Company. Also included in the collection is a history of the Philodosian Literary Society of Willamette.

The bulk of the collection was compiled by Robert Moulton Gatke in an effort to create a Northwest Collection. Also included are materials gathered by Francis H. Grubbs about Jason Lee. Notes and letters throughout the collection reveal items added in subsequent years in an effort to grow the collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Willamette University and Northwest collection, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection has been organized into four series: I. Subject Files; II. Francis H. Grubbs collection on Jason Lee; III. Manuscripts; and IV. Newspapers.

The collection is loosely alphabetical.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Separated Materials

Publication materials such as student yearbooks, Alumnus magazines, and catalogs were added to the University Publications collection.

Related Materials

For more Willamette University and Northwest history, see the Robert M. Gatke "Chronicles of Willamette" research collection, the Reuben P. Boise family papers, the Sybil Westenhouse Research papers on Oregon and the City of Salem, and the Willamette University publications collection.

Bibliography

Gatke, Robert M. Chronicles of Willamette :The Pioneer University of the West (Portland, Or.: Binfords and Mort, 1943).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Subject Files, 1770-1974, (bulk 1843-1974) Return to Top

This series contains three sets of loosely alphabetical subject files. A wide range of topics are covered including Willamette University history, the Oregon Territory and the Pacific Northwest. Included are programs from University events, catalogs from Northwest institutions such as Columbia College and Portland University, and material written by and about members of the Willamette University and northwest community. Also included are a section of Katturah Belknap's memoirs, and copied diaries of Oregon pioneers.

Materials retain original order.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Willamette University Art Exhibits	1968-1970
1	2	Alumni Day	1958-1969
1	3	Alumni Projects	1961
1	4	Willamette Authors Includes writing by Arthur S. Miller, J. A. Fleming, Chester Luther, and Cecil Monk.	1928-1959
1	5	Mr. Bagley Pays Tribute to Salem, his First Home	undated
1	6	Beers, Alanson Trustee of Oregon Institute	1941
1	7	Remembrances of Ketturah Belknap Ketturah Belknap came to Willamette University in 1935. Her remembrances largely pertain to the Methodist church, her family's experiences living in Oregon, and the Ebenezer School House.	1848-1862
1	8	Letters - work folder Largely comprised of Ketturah Belknap materials compiled by Robert Moulton Gatke.	undated
1	9	Muhs, Emil O. Adv: Dr. Gatke Ketturah Belknap's Chronicle of a Pioneer Settlement edited by Robert Moulton Gatke.	undated
1	10	Boise Family Collection Inventory.	circa 1991
1	11	Aerial town photograph	undated
1	12	Columbia College Catalogs	1902-1924
1	13	Columbia College Catalogs	1902-1924
1	14	Centennial commemoration letters	1934
1	15	First Citizen banquet program	1965
1	16	Christian Organizations and Chapel	1895, 1945-1966, 1973
1	17	Henry H. Hewitt address to graduating classes at Willamette U.	circa 1928
1	18	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	19	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	20	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	21	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	22	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	23	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	24	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	25	Correspondence to and from Willamette University concerning various matters Topics include the Willamette University libraries' Northwest history collection, funding requests, the Lee Mission Cemetery Deed, Arthur J. Prideaux, G. A. Reichman report cards, and a letter from F. R. Spaulding to William Youngson.	1871-1955
1	26	Correspondence pertaining to E. P. Fraser and Alvan Waller	1860, 1883
1	27	University Courant, Portland University	1898, 1970
1	28	Lecturer on the Drama: Harold A. Ehrensperger	undated
1	29	Mandate: Ecology	1970 April
1	30	Forensics Programs	1885-1945
1	31	Free University	1970-1971
1	32	Gatke, Dr. Robert M.	1936, 1956
1	33	Letter written by President Thomas Milton Gatch to Frank M. Hobson Letter of sympathy regarding Hobson's recent illness.	1871 December 31
1	34	75th anniversary historical pageant	1919
1	35	Honors program at Willamette University	1963-1964
1	36	Institutes and conferences	1941-1948
1	37	Japanese Program	1971
1	38	Richmond Kelly	1875-1881
1	39	Knopf, Dr. Carl S.	1942
1	40	Dr. Kohler Memorabilia	circa 1948
1	41	Letters regarding Jason Lee's mission	1940
1	42	Jason Lee Memorials collected by Reverend W. Youngson	1934-1953
1	43	Jason Lee Memorials collected by Reverend W. Youngson	1934-1953
1	44	Jason Lee Memorials collected by Reverend W. Youngson	1934-1953
1	45	Jason Lee Memorials collected by Reverend W. Youngson	1934-1953
1	46	College of Law Programs and pamphlets.	1915-1961
1	47	Selected list of books received at the Willamette University Library	1932-1945
1	48	The Contributions of Jason Lee to Civil Government in Oregon by T. D. Yarnes	undated
2	1	Lectures at Willamette University	1956-1970
2	2	Matthews, Dr. James T.	1942
2	3	Circular of the Willamette University	1876-1877
2	4	Music programs, productions and recitals	undated
2	5	Music programs, productions and recitals	undated
2	6	Music programs, productions and recitals	undated
2	7	Misc. Class schedules, University and Salem history, open house, and exhibition labels.	circa 1920-1960
2	8	Willamette Opera Theatre and Conference	1968
2	9	Orientation	1964, 1974
2	10	Willamette Plays	undated
2	11	Willamette Plays	1915-1972
2	12	Willamette Plays	1915-1972
2	13	Publications about Willamette	1907, 1942, 1951
2	14	Robert Packwood Photographs	undated
2	15	The Circuit Rider	1953
2	16	Ryerson Company 1842 coin	undated
2	17	From the Collection of: Robinson (Gilkey), Mary Ann	1868-1896
2	18	Registrar's Office Sign	1909
2	19	Willamette Scene Calendars	1972-1973
2	20	Willamette University Science Day	1969 December 5
2	21	Business and Professional Directory and Guide Book for the Mid-Willamette Area	1965-1966
2	22	Old W.U. Favorite Songs	1920, 1955
2	23	Talk before faculty all-day session, Dean Gregg	1955 September 12
2	24	Spring Weekend	1969 April
2	25	Smith, Dr. G. Herbert Tributes	1952
2	26	Student Senate	1963-1964
2	27	Summer Session	1958-1961
2	28	Statesman Journal, Welcome to Willamette	1966-1967
2	29	Teacher Placement Bulletin	1961 May 18
2	30	Unrest Materials regarding President Roger J. Fritz. Includes taped interview with former Salem mayor Al Loucks regarding support for Fritz and Loucks' Physical Education and Recreation Center.	1972
2	31	Unrest newspaper clippings Regarding President Roger J. Fritz.	1972
2	32	Fund for Educational Excellence	1965-1972
2	33	Early history of Willamette University News clippings and 1861 salary notice.	1920-1930
2	34	Emily York Diploma A photocopy.	1859 July 29
2	35	Dr. Youngson (Newspaper Clippings and Documents)	1953-1954, undated
2	36	Jesse Applegate Recollections of My Boyhood	1914
2	37	Proceedings of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Admission of the State of Oregon to the Union	1909 February 15
2	38	Handbill and Newspaper Clippings of a Boise, Idaho saloon	1886
2	39	Ladd and Bush-Salem Branch	1959
2	40	Canby Herald	1968 May 9
2	41	Oregon Centennial	1958-1959
2	42	Peter F. Clark's Travels	1954
2	43	Oregon Education	1959 March
2	44	Oregon related publications regarding William Steward Gordon, Oregon Geology, Goodwill Industries, George Gibbs and the song "Glorious Old Oregon"	1920-1950
2	45	Founding of Portland	1930 February
2	46	Historical	undated
2	47	Memorial Address for Judge Henry Harrison Hewitt	1931
2	48	The Jefferson Review	1890 June 7
2	49	Thomas Kay Historical Park and Oregon Historical Sketch	1964, undated
2	50	Jason Lee	1921
2	51	Lang Syne Society	1949-1950
2	52	Ladd and Bush Quarterly	1912-1939
2	53	Ph.D. of Cecil Monk	1949 January
2	54	Marion County History Centennial Edition	1959
2	57	Gym attendance	circa 1890-1905
3	1	Historic Marion	1981-1982
3	2	Northwest History Research notes taken from the 1864-1879 issues of the Pacific Christian Advocate	1939
3	3	Warren, Helen Myers Letters and papers	1937
3	4	Guest appearance on "Northwest Neighbors" by Dr. William Youngson	1948 April 15
3	5	Northwest Medicine	1967 March
3	6	Beginnings in Oregon by Silas Smith	1899
3	7	Oregon Misc. Brochures and pamphlets.	circa 1955
3	8	Oregon History Publications	1908, 1949-1951
3	9	Oregon: Clinton Kelley An Oregon Pioneer.	circa 1948
3	10	Oregon magazines and pamphlets	1920-1968
3	11	Oregon Historical Society	1943-1960
3	12	Oregon Statuary at national capitol	1947
3	13	Stayton, Oregon	1931
3	14	Oregon Territorial Centennial	1948-1949
3	15	The Old "Oregon Trail"	circa 1940
3	16	The Old "Oregon Trail"	circa 1940
3	17	A History of William Parker and Parkersville	1953
3	18	State Parks of Oregon	1954
3	19	Pictorial California and the Pacific	1942
3	20	Group photographs	circa 1905, 1940
3	21	City of Portland	circa 1850-1950
3	22	Portland University Materials	1893-1899, 1908, 1955
3	23	Prideaux, Arthur J. Prideaux was educated at Willamette University and Pacific University. He taught and was principal of the Woodstock School in Portland, Oregon, and was a long-time member of the YMCA.	1908, 1944, 1967
3	24	Programs of Stock company plays	1906, 1927-1928
3	25	Reed College Bulletin	1947 April
3	26	Remembrances of Lucy Anna Lee Grubbs	1905 July
3	27	Remembrances of Lucy Anna Lee Grubbs	1905 July
3	28	A Memorabilia by David A. Rhoten	1957 August 8
3	29	Salem history materials	circa 1965
3	30	Southern Pacific Railway plans	1920-1970
3	31	Tibetan prayer book	1978, undated
3	32	Waller Hall - Description Copies of articles and clippings describing Waller Hall.	1882-1967
3	33	A. F. Waller receipt from	1863, 1948
3	34	Memorabilia Wallulah	1903
3	35	Willamette University Forward Movement	1922
3	36	Willamette University Oregon History Trip class of R. M. Gatke	undated
3	37	Copy of art building painting	undated
3	38	Willamette Valley Songs	circa 1951
3	39	Ledger of Attendees	undated
3	40	German language miscellaneous military, bible, etc. Materials of Christian Wilhelm Brütt of Cadenberge, Germany.	1855, 1865-1866
3	41	"A sketch of the origins of the Oregon Mission" Photocopy of original material. Includes a letter with some context.	1839 October 8, 2002 August
4	1	Abstract of Title	1864-1912
4	2	Bruce Baxter tribute; Gordon Michalson honorary degree speech given by James A. Hand Tribute program during the building of Baxter Hall, along with photograph of President Carl Gregg Doney.	undated
9	1	William Beckner Fireman Certificate From the Salem Fire Department.	1885
4	3	The Boston Gazette and Country Journal	1770 March 12
4	4	Champoeg - French Petition	1843, 1958
4	5	Willamette University checks and check stubs	1861-1907
4	6	Biography of Harvey James Clements, M.D. by Charles S. Campbell, M.D. Clements (1868-1941) taught at the Willamette medical school from 1908 to 1910. Campbell, his nephew, was a 1932 Willamette graduate and worked at the Salem Hospital from the 1930s to the 1980s.	1994
4	7	Excuse slips	circa 1901
13	2	Questions for Teachers' Examination From the State of Oregon Department of Public Instruction.	1879 March
4	8	Flood in Portland	1893
4	9	Robert Frost materials sent from Lesley Frost to Paul Trueblood	1963-1969
4	10	Robert Frost materials sent from Lesley Frost to Paul Trueblood	1963-1969
4	11	Mark O. Hatfield Photograph	undated
4	12	Institute of Citizenship	1941
4	13	Carl Knopf - Willamette University President	1942
4	14	Assorted letters Self support questionnaire, letter of interest in Willamette, and "Paths of Life" poem by Adelaide Lacey.	1862, 1879, 1922
4	15	Assorted letters Includes commencement information letter and letter of thanks to Paul Wallace.	1923, 1943, 1953
10	1	State of Oregon and Washington Territory Copy of map	1859
10	2	Indian tribes and languages of the old Oregon Country Copy of map	1959
10	3	Map of Fort Vancouver Sketch contained in an inspection report of various forts in the Pacific Department made in 1854 by Inspector General Joseph K. F. Mansfield and submitted to Major General Winfield Scott, Commander of the U.S. Army and Waller.	1854
11	1	Map of Salem	1905
11	2	Sketch of Wallamette Valley Copy of map	1851
11	3	Map of Hudson Bay Company Post	undated
12	1	Facsimile maps from atlas accompanying original journals of Lewis and Clark expedition Copy of map	undated
12	2	Lewis and Clark Route Copy of map	1803
4	16	Oregon Territory and Salem, Oregon documents Includes photograph of the Marion County courthouse.	1843, 1923, undated
5	1	Pacific Christian Advocate - Kimball School	1927
5	2	W.U. President's Report to Trustees Submitted by President Doney.	1926-1932
5	3	Photographs Assorted photographs including Willamette University presidents, faculty, and Paul Doney wedding party.	1866-1922
5	4	George Putnam book and news articles	1961
9	2	Salem High School diplomas for Bernice Marguerite Rise and Arthur Laurence Rise	1916, 1921
9	3	Salem High School diplomas for Bernice Marguerite Rise and Arthur Laurence Rise	1916, 1921
9	4	Marriage Certificate Jacob Rise and Sarah Runberg Photographs no longer with certificate.	1895
5	5	J. R. W. Sellwood receipts	1860-1879
8	1	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	2	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	3	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	4	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	5	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	6	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	7	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	8	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
8	9	Odd Teel's financial ledgers Odd Teel attended Willamette University in 1883-1885. He was a member of the Philodosian society and received awards for penmanship.	1905
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8	10	Public Schools of Portland Register	circa 1888-1900
8	11	Class record book for Willamette University courses	1869-1870
8	12	Ledger Excuses from Chapel and classes.	circa 1900
	Folder
5	6	Waller family history	1880-1935
13	3	Charlotte Lambert Whipple diary and family correspondence Photocopy of original materials held at the New York Public Library. Charlotte Lambert Whipple and her family travelled the Oregon Trail in 1852. They established a home in Portland in 1853. Her 1852 diary is available via the Internet Archive.	1847-1888
13	4	Charlotte Lambert Whipple diary and family correspondence Photocopy of original materials held at the New York Public Library. Charlotte Lambert Whipple and her family travelled the Oregon Trail in 1852. They established a home in Portland in 1853. Her 1852 diary is available via the Internet Archive.	1847-1888
13	1	An act to establish Willamette University Copies	1852 December 6
5	7	Willamette Graduation address by Eliza Robinson	1871 July 18
5	8	Willamette posters	1900, 1907
5	9	Willamette Songs	undated
5	10	Willamette or Wallamet article in The Daily Bulletin	1874 October 22
5	11	William Wallace Youngson and the Salvation Army	1948-1949

Series II: Francis H. Grubbs collection on Jason Lee, 1866, 1896-1909Return to Top

Papers gathered by Willamette University alumnus and professor Francis H. Grubbs about his father-in-law Jason Lee.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
5	12	Family history told to F. H. Grubbs by Reverend William Lee	1905
5	13	Address by Professor F. H. Grubbs at dedication of Pulpit Rock	1908 March 22
6	1	Newspapers Grubbs' compilation of newspapers and newspaper clippings pertaining to Oregon history, Portland, Oregon, and Jason Lee. Also includes the Pacific Christian Advocate of March 23, 1882; November 4, 1891; February 13, 1907; and April 22, 1908.	1896-1909
7	1	Scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and letters compiled by Francis Grubbs. Includes Confederate bills and letters from Jason and Daniel Lee to family.	1896-1909
7	2	Scrapbook Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and letters compiled by Francis Grubbs.	1905-1908
		Marie E. Smith Willamette University diploma Adopted daughter of Gustavus and Lydia Hines.	1866

Series III: Manuscripts, 1778-1975Return to Top

This series contains copies and transcriptions of diaries, letters, and manuscripts on Oregon history related topics. Topics largely center around the Oregon Territory, the Oregon Trail, and the fur trade. This collection of transcriptions appears to be gathered together by Robert Gatke. Many of the originals were collected by H. H. Bancroft in order to write his History of Oregon.

Materials are arranged alphabetically, per original order.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
5	14	Captain John Commingers Ainsworth Bancroft Library University of California. Pacific Manuscripts R3 C3 D4 Ore. John Commingers Ainsworth (1822-1893) was a pioneer businessman and piloted a steamboat on the Willamette River in Oregon. He was the founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company in 1860. This manuscript is an autobiography by Ainsworth, transcribed in Berkeley, California in 1938.	1938
5	15	Applegate, Jesse A. Compilation of items written by Jesse A. Applegate including Settlement in Polk County, Views of Oregon History, Notes Upon Oregon History, and Organic Law of 1843.	1843, 1877, 1930-1940
5	16	With the Astorians Ross, Alexander: Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River: Being a Narrative of the Expedition Fitted out by John Jacob Astor to establish the Pacific Fur Company. (London: 1849).	1942
5	17	Athey, James Excerpt from Workshops at Oregon City	1878
5	18	Bacon, J. M Narrative of Bacon's recollections while traveling on the Oregon Trail, as well as working in the Willamette Valley. Excerpt from Mercantile Life at Oregon City.	1878
5	19	An address to the Philodosian Literary Society by Mrs. Edith Field Bagley Copy of a speech given by Edith Field Bagley to the Philodosian Literary Society. Her address includes a short history of the society, its members, and what a few of the members have been doing after graduation from Willamette.	circa 1900
5	20	Bancroft, H. H. Esq. ; Victor, F. F. Mrs. Letters written from Jesse Applegate to historians, H. H. Bancroft and Mrs. F. F. Victor regarding the History of Oregon and updates on contemporary matters.	1878 August - 1879 November
5	21	Barnes, G. A. Oregon and California in 1849.	1905
5	22	The Battle of the Clackamas Article from the Pacific Christian Advocate.	1903 April 15
5	23	Blanchet, Archbishop F. N. Excerpt from The Catholic Missionaries of Oregon.	1878
5	24	John Boit A New Log of the Columbia, 1790-1792. Pages document Boit's voyage from Boston to the northwest coast of America on the Columbia. Copy is missing pages one and two.	1790 August - 1792 May
5	25	Brown, J. Henry Autobiography of J. Henry Brown of Salem, Oregon. Autobiography includes Brown's travels on the Oregon Trail, the condition of the United States, and his time as a soldier in Oregon during the Civil War.	1878
5	26	Brazee, J. W. Dictation of J. W. Brazee, telling of work on the Oregon railroad.	undated
5	27	Bristow, E. L. E. L. Bristow's narrative Encounters, with Indians, Highwaymen, and Outlaws.	1878
5	28	Buck, William W. Enterprises at Oregon City by William Buck.	1778
5	29	Burnett, Peter H. Short notes regarding Peter Burnett.	undated
5	30	Cardwell, J. A. Cardwell's Emigrant Company.	1879
5	31	Clarke, Mrs. Harriet T. A Young Woman's Sights on the Emigrant Trail	circa 1900
5	32	Ross Cox's Adventures Ross Cox emigrated from Dublin, Ireland to America in 1811, becoming a clerk in the American Fur Company and the North West Company. This is an unpublished version of his Adventures on the Columbia River.	1878 August - 1879 November
5	33	"Sir Frances Drake Sails the Coast of New Albion" and "Sir Francis Drake Sails the Pacific" from The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake Typed copies with edits.	undated
5	34	"Sir Frances Drake Sails the Coast of New Albion" and "Sir Francis Drake Sails the Pacific" from The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake Typed copies with edits.	undated
5	35	John Dunn tells the story of the Hudson Bay Company Extracts from an American reprint in "Smith's Weekly Volume."	1845
5	36	Ebbert, George W. Biography of George Ebbert including an account of his trip across the plains in winter.	undated
5	37	Gray, William H. Esq. Two letters written between Jesse Applegate and William Gray regarding politics and writing the history of Oregon.	1879 July
5	38	The Hanna Diary Diary written by Mrs. Hanna, of her travels from Pennsylvania to Oregon.	1852
5	39	Huston, Henry Clay Autobiography of Henry Clay Huston of Lane County, Oregon.	1878
5	40	Inventory of Records of the Reconstruction Advisory Board	1952
5	41	The Diary of Basil N. Longworth, Oregon Pioneer Account of Longworth's travel to Benton County, Oregon with company of preachers in 1853. Transcribed by the Historical Records Survey division of Women's and Professional Projects Works Progress Administration.	1938 November 25
5	42	Young Ledyard Sails with Captain Cook Typed copy with edits, from "A Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, and in Quest of a North-West Passage, between Asia and America; Performed in the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, and 1779."	undated
5	43	With Lewis and Clark Excerpt from "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean." Includes newspaper clippings about finding Lewis and Clark's field notes in an attic in Minnesota and dispute over their ownership.	1930-1957
5	44	Article about Martha Ferguson McKeown, author of "The Trail Led North"	1948
5	45	Missionaries at the Rendezvous Excerpt from "Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, under the direction of the American Board of Commissions for Foreign Missions, in the years 1835, '36, and '37."	undated
5	46	O.S.N. (Oregon Steam Navigation Company) and OR. and N. (Oregon Railway and Navigation Company) Cos Developments ; Joint Dictation of Reed, Ainsworth, and Thompson at the office of Mr. Reed (July 16th) Copied from Bancroft Library, Berkeley, California.	1938 October 7
5	47	A Pioneer University in the Fifties and Voyages of Sir Alexander Mackenzie Excerpt from Oregon and its Institutions: Comprising a full history of the Willamette University, the First Established on the Pacific Coast by Reverend Gustavus Hines. Excerpt from Voyages from Montreal through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 with an account of the rise and state of the fur trade by Alexander Mackenzie.	undated
5	48	William Radcliff Diary An account of Radcliff's life in Oregon and California.	1860 August - 1865 November
5	49	William Radcliff Diary Account of Radcliff's life in Oregon and California.	1860 August - 1865 November
5	50	"With Liberty and Justice for All" by John A. Rademaker, Ph.D. Constitutional review for the Northeast Salem Lions Club.	1972 January
5	51	Simeon Gannett Reed Simeon Gannett Reed (1830-1895) was co-founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation company and namesake of Reed College. This is an autobiography copied from Bancroft Library, Berkeley, California.	1948
5	52	"The Life of Ruth Rover" by Jack Walker	undated
5	53	Simpson on the Trail Excerpt from the Journal of George Simpson.	undated
5	54	Daily Journal kept by John Spencer Account of travel from Wellsville, Ohio to Portland, Oregon.	1852
5	55	The Round Table by Omar C. Spencer Article written for the Sunday Journal Magazine.	1950 March
5	56	Townsend's Travels Excerpts from Townsend's Early Western Travels and Townsend's Original Journal - The Call of the Columbia.	undated
5	57	Vancouver volume III	undated
5	58	Captain George Vancouver Explores the Northwest Coast Excerpt from A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and Round the World. Includes newspaper clippings about Fort Vancouver.	1798, 1947, 1954
5	59	A Brief Review of Willamette University by W. H. Odell	circa 1896
15	1	Notes regarding Lee and Hines letters	undated
15	2	Letters from Jason Lee to Daniel Lee and H. Perkins	1838, 1843
15	3	Letters to Daniel Lee from Rachel Blanding	1839, 1941
15	4	Letter to Gustavus Hines from Elijah Hedding	1839 April 26
15	5	Letter from Royal Bryant addressed to Gustavus Hines The letter addresses "Dear children" but the "envelope" addressee is Reverend Gustavus Hines.	1939 September 20
15	6	Letter to Gustavus Hines from James Hemingway	1839 September 22
15	7	Letter to Gustavus Hines from C. R. Howard	1839 November
15	8	"Jason Lee and the Oregon Mission" by Daniel Lee and a copy of the perpetual scholarship owned by Jason Lee	1834, 1854
15	9	Memorial to Jason Lee written by Daniel Lee	1845
15	10	Jason Lee essay Found among the papers of John Parsons	circa 1845-1860

Series IV: Newspaper clippings, 1908-1972, (bulk 1941-1972) Return to Top

This series contains a compilation of newspaper clippings about Willamette University related topics such as alumni, buildings, and events.

Materials arranged in alphabetical order.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
14	1	Alumni	1945, 1968
14	2	Willamette University Art Department	1957
14	3	Willamette University Birthdays	1967, 1972
14	4	Newspaper clippings about Jason Lee buildings	1953-1967
14	5	Bishop, Charles P.	circa 1941
14	6	Willamette University Buildings	1963-1968
14	7	Willamette University Buildings	1963-1968
14	8	Eaton and Waller Hall	circa 1909
14	9	Football and sports	1967-1972
14	10	Willamette University Gifts	1959
14	11	Willamette Happenings	1960s
14	12	Law School	1967-1968
14	13	May Queen	1951
14	14	General Willamette News	circa 1968
14	15	Odds and Ends	1922-1924, 1968
14	16	People	1908, 1955-1968
14	17	Statue Dedications	1953
14	18	Trustees	1967-1968
14	19	Urban Renewal	1962-1965
14	20	Urban Renewal	1962-1965

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

Ainsworth, J. C. (John Commingers), 1822-1893
Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888
Beers, Alanson, 1808-1853
Belknap, Ketturah, 1820-1913
Fleming, J. A.
Fritz, Roger
Gatke, Robert Moulton, 1896-1968
Grubbs, F. H. (Francis Herron)
Grubbs, Lucy Anna Maria Lee, 1842-1881
Knopf, Carl Sumner, 1889-1942
Lee, Jason, 1803-1845
Luther, Chester F. (Chester Francis), 1906-1994
Miller, Arthur S.
Monk, Cecil Ray, 1902-1995
Prideaux, Arthur J., 1879-1977
Reed, Simeon Gannett, 1830-1895
Robinson, Eliza
Smith, Silas O., 1783 or 1784-1863
Warren, Helen Myers, 1862-1900
Youngson, William Wallace, 1869-1955

Corporate Names

Oregon Mission Manual School
Willamette University

Family Names

Lee family
Waller family

Geographical Names

Fort Vancouver (Wash.)
Portland (Or.)
Salem (Or.)

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