A hand colored map of the western region of the United States of America. The map shows overland routes from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Portland, Oregon and Sacramento, California and the locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures.

A hand-colored, lithographic map showing the surveyed portions of the Oregon Territory in 1852. The notation in the bottom, right corner of the map reads, "Surveyor General's Office / Oregon City October 21st, 1852." A note in the upper, left corner of the map reads, "Senate Ex. doc. No. 1, 2nd Sess. 32nd Cong." Relief shown by hachures.

A list of seven questions about James McLoughlin's reputation in Oregon from McLoughlin to James Watt. Watt's reply is handwritten below the typed questions.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of Samuel Asahel Clarke, also known as S. A. Clarke. A handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "S. A. Clarke, 25 years old, born 1828." A typed note enclosed with the image reads, "CLARKE, Samuel A. 25 years old." The words, "McIntyre, Broadway, NY" are stamped into the brass window mat. Case is made of leather.

Cased photograph of the steamboat Multnomah in dock. Several crew members pose on the decks of the ship and on the dock. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Str. Multnomah." Legacy collection records indicate this dock was located at the foot of Alder Street in Portland, Oregon. The Multnomah operated on the Willamette and Yamhill Rivers. Case is made of wood and leather.

Cased photograph showing an exterior view of the D. C. Coleman store, located on the southeast corner of Oak and Front Street in Portland, Oregon. Several men stand in front of the store and 2 men shake hands near the front door. This was one of the first brick buildings constructed in Portland. Legacy collection records indicate this photograph was taken in 1853, the same year the building was constructed. Image has been removed from case and placed in archival board case.

Cased photograph of the steamboat Wallamet. The boat's captain can be seen behind the wheel and several other crew members pose on deck. A sign on the side of the boat reads, "U.S. Mail Wallamet." Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Steamer Wallamet." Likely taken in Oregon on either the Willamette or Columbia Rivers. Case is made of wood and leather.

A map of the entrance to the Columbia River. Relief is shown by hachures. Water depths are shown by soundings. The map includes sailing directions and a table of tides.

A map depicting the territory that would become Alaska. The map covers four of the five regions of Alaska, leaving out the far north. The various Native American tribes in the region are classified in a table. Relief is shown by hachures. Translated title, "Map of Russian America."

Cased photograph featuring an exterior view of the Henry W. Corbett general merchandise store, likely located on Front Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Image is a copy negative due to the deterioration of the original.

A hand colored city map of Portland. Includes reference table showing the locations of various facilities such as churches, schools, fraternal organizations, and public squares.

Cased photograph featuring a group portrait of 17 members of a congregational church choir. The group includes men and women, all standing and looking at the camera. The men wear suits while the women wear dresses. Case is missing and has been replaced with archival board. Typed note on the envelope reads, "Congregational Choir, Portland 1855." Below this note, two columns list the names of those pictured.
The first column reads:

1. Henry L. Hoyt
2. A. R. Shipley
3. Harley McDonald
4. ...
5. James B. Wyatt, Organizer & Leader
6. ...
7. Thomas A. Savier
8. ...
   The second column reads:
9. Mrs. E. B. Comfort
10. Mrs. Helen Burton
11. Mrs. A. R. Shipley
12. Miss Lizzie Failing
13. Sarah Abrams
14. Mrs. P. B. Chamberlain, wife of second pastor of Congregationalist church
15. Mrs. Lenora Blossom
16. Mrs. Alonzo Leland
17. Mrs. ... Pine

A map depicting a part of the Territory of Washington. The map shows surveyed lines, work under process of being surveyed, townships subdivided, and work proposed to be surveyed in 1856 and 1857. Relief is shown by hachures.

A map of the western half of Oregon, from the northern boundary of California to the Columbia River. The map is number 2 in a series of maps showing explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean and includes routes in Oregon and California. Relief is shown by hachures.

A map of the Oregon Territory completed October 1, 1855 by The Surveyor General's Office in Salem, O.T. [Oregon Territory], directed by C. K. Gardiner [sic.], Surveyor General. The map shows surveyed townships, road, and pack trails in Oregon Territory west of the Cascade Mountains.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and 2 children. The woman holds a baby in her lap while a young child stands at her side. The woman is identified as Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and they two children are likely Samuel W. Hadlock and Lillian Hadlock. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock, a pioneer of 1852, and children. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., 1856. In later life this lady was known as Mrs. Taylor." Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a balding man wearing eyeglasses and a suit. Legacy collection records read, "Perley Ayer Ramsay, Born Rumney, NH in 1811, Died Boston in 1902. Fr. D. Mason MS Collect." Photographer's studio card for Fish & Heywood in Boston placed in case tray behind plate. Case made of pressed leather and wood.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a group of approximately 35 men standing in front of a church. Several of them hold their hats in their hands. Legacy collection records indicate this photograph was taken at the 3rd Annual Methodist Conference at a Methodist church in Oregon City, Oregon. Case is made of wood and leather.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and man standing next to each other, looking at the camera. The woman wears a dress while the man wears a suit. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Cyrus H. Walker and Abigail B., his sister, afterwards Mrs. James A. Karr, founder of Hoquiam, Washington. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., Oct. 23, 1857." Case made of wood and pressed paper.

View of Oregon City with Willamette Falls in the distance attributed to Lorenzo Lorain circa 1857. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Oregon City, ca. 1857, taken by Lorenzo Lorain."

View of First Street in Portland, Oregon, in 1857 attributed to Lorenzo Lorain. The photograph shows the Union Hotel, Monnastes & David foundry, and Hop Wo Washing & Ironing. Several horse-drawn wagons are on the unpaved street in front of the buildings. Several men stand around large metal pieces in front of the foundry. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Portland, 1857. West side of First Street, between Yamhill and Morrison, showing the foundry owned by Monnastes & David, and the Union Hotel."

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of photographer Joseph Buchtel and his daughter. Buchtel stands next to his daughter, holding a watch up to her face. The girl is seated and wears her hair in braids. Both look to the right of the camera. Handwritten note affixed to the case reads, "Joseph Buchtel and daughter." Legacy collection records indicate this is likely his daughter Lucy. Case is missing its cover.

A pen and ink map of the plan of Fort Dalles in the Oregon Territory. The map shows old buildings in blue and new buildings in black.

View of businesses in The Dalles, Oregon, attributed to Lorenzo Lorain likely taken between 1856 and 1857. Businesses on the street include J. Conser & Sons Flour & Feed, Metzger & Buch., and the Globe Hotel. There are several horses with carts and wagons on the dirt street in front of the buildings and several men stand in front of the buildings. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads, "The Dalles, 1864." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "From Mrs. S. A. Brown, 1830. Lorenzo Lorain photo, 1856."
Image note: Lorain was not longer in Oregon in 1864. If Lorain was the photographer, this image was likely taken in 1856-1857.