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Echoes of Oregon: Chronology of Events, 1543 1859
An organized timeline of important events occurring in Oregon from 1543 to 1859. A very brief description is given of each occurrence.
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Oregon State Archives
Includes recent archives, news including government information, and the Oregon blue book.
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Oregon State Archives: Oregon at War! World War I and the Oregon Experience
Expansive exhibit of images, documents, and historical data focusing on Oregon's response to World War I.
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Oregon Blue Book: Oregon History: Land Based Fur Trade and Exploration
A detailed overview of Oregon's early history, including the Lewis and Clark expedition and what it accomplished, and the development and decline of the fur trade industry.
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Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Oregon at War: On the Home Front: Conservation Becomes Second Nature
Although this site focuses on the impact of World War I on Oregon, the information about food rationing and limitations pertains to the entire country. Find out about the Food Administration and its efforts to encourage the conservation...
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Oregon at War: Before the War America's Strained Neutrality
Read about the attempts of the United States to remain neutral during World War I raging in Europe. Find out what finally made U.S. entrance into the war inevitable.
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Civilian Conservation Corps: Oregon
Description of the work of the CCC in Oregon is illustrated with photos, posters and handbooks from the 30's.
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Oregon & World War One: Mobilizing for Total War
An interesting look at the mobilization of the military and civilian industry on a national level and state level for the entrance into World War I. Read about how state councils of defense were formed to respond to the national needs...
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Oregon State Archives: Controlling Oregon's Economy for the War Effort
Learn how Oregon saved money for the war effort during WWI.
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Oregon & World War One: On the Home Front the Red Cross at the Center
Communities across the country rallied to help the troops once the United States entered World War I. Although this site focuses on the activities of the Red Cross in Oregon, these activities were replicated throughout hundreds of towns.
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Oregon Blue Book: State Symbols
Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.
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Oregon History: Troubled Times
Although this site concerns itself with Oregon, the issues are nationwide. Article discusses the background of the Populist movement.
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Oregon History: Civil War in Oregon
Did Oregon troops spend the Civil War in the East fighting exciting and frightening battles? Not exactly! Find how Oregon's soldiers occupied their time during this four-year span of time.
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Oregon Blue Book: Carl E. Wieman
Contains a brief biography of nobel prize winner Carl E. Wieman.