Proclamation printed in black ink detailing Governor George Abernethy's appointment of Thomas Owens as Sheriff of Clatsop County. The blank form was printed in 1845 and was filled out in 1846. Oath certificate on verso.

A commission form announcing Governor George Abernethy's appointment of A. H. Thompson as justice of the peace and county commissioner in Clatsop County.

Pencil drawing of Tongue Point and the Columbia River. Boats are visible in the water.

Pencil landscape drawing of Tillamook Head viewed from the north. A structure is visible in the center.

Black and white watercolor landscape illustration of Tongue Point on the Columbia River. A note below the title reads, "Copied."

A bound volume containing charcoal sketches of Oregon coastal scenes drawn by Alice E. Wilson between 1898 and 1899. The scenes depict houses, landscapes, and canneries in the central Oregon coast region including Garibaldi, Tillamook, and Seaside. A note of provenance taped to the inside of the book reads, “April 22, 1960. This album of original charcoal drawings was donated to the Oregon Historical Society by Dr. O. S. Driskell, D.D.S. Portland, Oregon. His aunt Miss Alice E. Wilson visited beach resorts for many years just prior to the turn of the century. Her pictures are quite authentic and readily identified by older residents. Miss Wilson and Dr. Driskell’s family were in the Old Grimes House the night it was razed by fire. D. H. Bates, Past-President Oregon Historical Society, April 1960.”

A circa 1860 hand-drawn plan of the grounds at Fort Astoria, Oregon, in 1811 showing the layout of buildings at the site.

A real estate promotional map for the city of Astoria, Oregon, produced by the Astoria Real Estate Co. in 1890. The front of the document features a map of real estate lots in Astoria with the title, "Astoria as laid out & recorded by I. W. Case." The back of the document features a bird's-eye view of Astoria illustration by Lewis & Dryden. It also includes promotional illustrations and information about the regions climate and commercial development opportunities.

A hand-colored map showing additions, lot numbers, street names, and proposed cable roads within the city of Astoria, Oregon. The map extends from Clatsop Spit to Cathlamet Bay. The logo for the Union Pacific Railroad is printed in the upper right corner of the map.

A map of Astoria, Oregon, showing real estate additions, Donation Land Claims, street names and railroad routes. The map extends from Clatsop Spit to Cathlamet Bay.

A Bird's-eye view map of Astoria, Oregon looking south from above the Columbia River. An inset map shows "Upper Astoria, looking east from E. 4th & Hemlock Sts." The border of the map includes illustrated vignettes of select buildings and business interiors in the city including: J.O. Hanthorn & Co.; residence of Col. J. Taylor; Hotel Ford; W.L. Uhlenhart; public school building; Sam'l. Elmore; Odd Fellows Building & I.W. Case; Pythian Castle; Clatsop Mill Co.; Flavel Block; Astoria Iron Works; M.J. Kinney; O'Hara & Ingalls; Astoria Real Estate Co.; Gustave Hansen Jeweler; Elmore, Sanborn & Co.; H.M. Thatcher; Van Dusen & Co.; residence of Geo. Flavel; M.C. Crosby; Robb & Parker; Thompson & Ross.

A watercolor sketch map of Astoria, Oregon in 1846. Burr Osborn drew the map from memory in 1913. Osborn served on the USS Shark under the command of Lt. Neil M. Howison. He survived the shipwreck of the Shark near Clatsop Beach on September 10, 1846 and spent several months in Astoria . Copies of his letters sent with the map detailing his reminiscences of the event and his time in Astoria were reprinted in the Oregon Historical Quarterly in 1913, v. 14, no. 4, p. 355-365.

Aerial photograph of Tongue Point and the Astoria waterfront. The caption on the photograph reads, "L 178 Tongue Point and Astoria, Oregon, looking west. Youngs Bay, Mouth of Lewis and Clark River and ocean in distance. Taken May 30, 1926 about 1:00 PM. Elevation approximately 3,500'."

Aerial photograph of the Astoria Business District and docks, looking west. The photograph shows land divided into plots and the surrounding water.

Aerial photograph of the Astoria Airport and Youngs Bay. The airport runway is visible in the middle of the photograph.

Aerial photograph of the Astoria docks and peninsula, looking east. The photograph shows land divided into plots and docks and boats floating in the surrounding water.

Aerial photograph of Seaside and Clatsop Beach, looking north. The Pacific Ocean is visible on the left. The mouth of the Necanicum River is visible.

Aerial photograph of Gearhart with Tillamook Head in the distance, looking south. The mouth of the Necanicum River and the Pacific Ocean are visible.

Aerial photograph of Tillamook Head looking north toward Cannon Beach.

Aerial photograph of Cannon Beach and the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

Aerial photograph of Neahkahnie Mountain, Short Sand Beach, Cape Falcon, and Cannon Beach. The photograph was taken looking north. The Pacific Ocean is visible on the left.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. A Mobilgas station sits on the corner. Other businesses include Thiel Brothers, the Riviera Theater, and more. The Columbia River is visible in the distance at the end of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Hotel Elliott, Nyquist Motor Company Ford Service, and more. At the end of the street is a billboard advertising Eisenhower for president. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Astoria City Hall is on the right, and there are signs for the Merwyn Hotel, the Hotel Arlington, Mobilgas, and other businesses. Several automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Astoria Column in Astoria, Oregon. A few people stand on the viewing platform at the top of the column. A portion of an automobile is visible in the right foreground. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Astor Column. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of Seaside Union High School in Seaside, Oregon. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Public School. Seaside, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a school in Warrenton, Oregon. The letter "W" is displayed over the entrance to the building. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Warrenton School. Warrenton, OR. 1952."