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Portraits of Fort Umpqua residents

Four salt print portraits from page 9 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portraits are of people associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. Handwritten captions identify each photograph. Clockwise from the top left photograph, the people in portraits are identified as Mrs. Scott, Ella Scott, John B. Scott, and Edward Perry Vollum.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Lt. Lorenzo Lorain

A cartes-de-visite portrait of Lorenzo Lorain wearing a military uniform. The handwritten caption on the front of the page reads, "Lt. Lorenzo Lorain. Lieut. Lorenzo Lorain, Later Colonel [crossed out] Major, U. S. Artillery." The photograph is glued to the inner cover of an album of Lorain's photography (OHS Album 101).

Portraits and scenes near Fort Umpqua

Two salt print photographs from page 11 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The top photograph is a portrait of an unidentified man wearing a military uniform. The man is likely associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. The lower photograph is of a cabin on the banks of a river. The photograph was likely taken near Fort Umpqua.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Lorenzo Lorain photograph album

A bound album of photographs believed to be taken and collected by Lorenzo Lorain while stationed in Oregon between 1857 and 1860. The photographs depict military structures and Native American structures at Fort Umpqua and the Coast Reservation in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. Also included are portraits of military personnel and their families stationed at Fort Umpqua, and portraits of Native American people from southwestern Oregon held near Fort Umpqua on the southern portion of the Coast Reservation.
Note: only pages with content are included in this digitized version of this album, blank pages are omitted. One photograph potentially depicting Native American burial practices is also excluded from the digital version of this album.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portrait of John B. Scott

One salt print portrait from page 15 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portrait is identified as John B. Scott wearing a military uniform. Two hand-written notes written below the photograph read, "Gen. Thomas B. Scott [Thomas is crossed out]," and, "or Major John B. Scott." There is a darkened space immediately below the photograph were a now missing photograph was once attached.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portrait of an unidentified man in a Civil War uniform, Taylor family

A cartes-de-visite photograph of an unidentified man in a Civil War uniform. He stands with his left hand tucked into the front of his jacket and looks directly at the camera. Legacy records indicate that he is associated with the Taylor family. The photograph has been cut down to fit within a wood and leather case. A pencil note on the the interior of the case back was documented during conservation work on the item. It reads, "Dear George [illegible]."

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Group portrait of men drinking beer and smoking pipes

Uncased tintype featuring a group portrait of 8 men gathered around a table, drinking beers and smoking pipes. Two wear military uniforms. Handwritten note on the sleeve reads, "Tentative ID: Center Back: Ex-Col. Reuben F. Maury, 1st Oregon Cavalry, at right, in uniform Lt. D. C. Underwood & Lt. F. B. White." [These 3 men are also pictured in an article titled, "The First Oregon Cavalry and the Oregon Central Military Road Survey of 1865," published in the Oregon Historical Quarterly (Vol. 60, No. 1, p. 94).]

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John Miller Drake

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a military uniform. He has a beard and mustache and looks to the right of the camera. Handwritten note enclosed with image indicates this is Lieutenant Colonel John Miller Drake. It reads, "Lt. Col. John M. Drake. Born Stroudsburg, Pa. 1830. Came to Calif. in Oct. 1849. Came to Oregon in 1858. Joined Company D First oregon Cavalry in 1861 and served four years. Was married Nov. 1865 to Angeline Robb dau. of James R. and Elizabeth (Parrish) Robb. Died Portland Ore - Dec. 1913." Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "October 25 1944, Presented by Miss Ruth Drake, 1505 SW 14th Ave, City." Case is made of velvet and wood.

Portrait of Charles James Randle

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated young man wearing a military uniform from the Civil War. He holds a gun across his chest and looks at the camera. Typed note on envelope reads, "Charles James Randle. Enlisted in 27th Illinois Infantry on 14 July 1861. Wounded 1862 but returned to complete his enlistment period. The Minie ball remained with him and was removed from his throat about 1891 - after 29 years. Lived also in Oregon and Washington and is buried in Pullman." Second note reads, "From Randle Collection / Mrs. Randle / Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205." Case is made of wood and leather.

Portrait of Norman Henry Chamberlin and two other men in U. S. Army uniforms

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of 3 men wearing Army uniforms. Their body language is casual. The men on the left and right are seated with their legs crossed and one arm resting on the backs of their chairs. The man in the middle stands with his hands in his pockets. A partial typed note enclosed with the image indicates that the man on the left is Captain Norman Chamberlin. Legacy collection records indicate he was with the 62nd Ohio Infantry and that all 3 men probably served during the Civil War. Records also indicate that the man on the left is a junior officer with the Union Army, company grade; the man on the right is a junior officer, probably lieutenant, company grade; the man in the middle is likely a sergeant major, perhaps a quartermaster. Case is a union case made of thermoplastic, featuring a motif of a statue of George Washington.

Portrait of Norman Henry Chamberlin in military uniform

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young man seated in a chair, wearing a military uniform. His hat rests on his right arm. He holds a saber with this left hand. He looks at the camera. Parts of his uniform have been tinted gold. Legacy collection records indicate this is Norman Henry Chamberlin. Case is union case made of thermoplastic.

Portrait of Reuben F. Maury

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man wearing a military uniform. He looks at the camera. Legacy collection records indicate a handwritten note was once enclosed with the image. It read, "Reuben F. Maury." Note is no longer enclosed with image. Maury came to Oregon as a pioneer in 1852 and served as a colonel in the Oregon Cavalry during the Civil War. Case is made of wood and pressed paper. Case cover was replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Lieutenant Samuel Fleming Kerns

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a suit. The image is dark. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "From: Maude I. Kerns, To Portland Hist. Museum. Leut. F Samuel Kerns. Portland Ore, 1833 - Born. Hillsboro Highland Co. Ohio. Died Eugene Ore Oct 16 - 1916. Indian Wars 1855-56. Son of William Kerns." Case is made of wood and pressed paper. Case cover was replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Charles S. Grover in uniform, mounted on horse

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded soldier in military uniform, mounted on a horse. The horse faces left and the soldier turns his head to look at the camera. His rifle is attached to the saddle. They are in front of a stone wall. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Charles S. Grover. Presented by Mrs. Florence G. Sage, Rec. No. 473." Legacy collection records indicate that inscriptions in the back of the case and on the verso of the tintype read, "94658 Shaffer." Case is made of wood. The cover of the case is missing and has been replaced with archival board.

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Drake in uniform

A portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Drake in uniform. Drake was a Union Army officer with the 1st Oregon Cavalry and the 1st Oregon Infantry. The photograph is a hand-tinted early 20th century copy of a photograph from the 1860s. It is a full-figure portrait of Drake standing beside a white railing. He holds a cane in one hand and his hat in the other hand. The photograph is cased in a desktop frame with gold matting. A typed note on the back for the frame reads, "Lt. Col. John M. Drake. Presented by Mrs. Gertrude Drake Graves, Los Gatos, Calif. Apr. 8, '48."

Fred H. Norman

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly left. He is wearing a military uniform, probably an Oregon National Guard uniform. The name “Norman, Fred H.” is written on the negative sleeve.

Captain R. A. Sawyer

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front. He is wearing a military uniform, probably an Oregon National Guard uniform. Written on the negative sleeve is the name “Sawyer, Capt. R. A.”

Albert Breedlove

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly left. He is wearing a military uniform and a visor cap. The name “Breedlove, Albert” is written on the negative sleeve.

Lieutenant G. H. Carr

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing to the right. He is wearing a United States military uniform and visor cap. The name “Carr, Lt. G. H.” is written on the negative sleeve.

Captain W. H. Emrick

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly left. He is wearing a United States military uniform. The name “Emrick, Capt. W. H.” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Negative damage at top of photograph.

Photograph of Dr. Dillehunt

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly right and looking toward the front. He is wearing glasses and a United States military uniform. The name “Dillehunt, Dr.” is written on the negative sleeve.

Captain Warner

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing to the left. He is wearing a United States military uniform and visor cap. The name “Warner, Captain” is written on the negative sleeve.

William Hessian

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front and looking to the left. He is wearing a United States military uniform and visor cap. The name “Hessian, William” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Negative damage at top.

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