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39.76, -98.5 Map of United States

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  • UF United States of America
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Will Federal Suffrage Amendment Complicate the Race Problem?

A single-page flier produced by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage entitled, “Will the Federal Suffrage Amendment Complicate the Race Problem?” The flier uses population data from the 1910 census to argue that enfranchising women would not increase the proportion of the African American vote.

Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (U.S.)

Women of America Support the National Suffrage Amendment

A single-page flier produced by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage entitled, “Women of America support the National Suffrage Amendment.” It features a map of the United States indicating where women could legally vote and the number of electoral votes by state.

Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (U.S.)

Letter from Congress Representative Ron Wyden to Homer Yasui, 20 March 1987

Letter from Congressional Representative Ron Wyden to Homer Yasui dated 20 March 1987. In this letter, Wyden affirms his support of government action in efforts to correct wrongdoings against Japanese Americans, though suggesting that a public apology through the office of the President and endowments for a special university chair on civil liberties at major U.S. universities would be more effective than reparations payments.

Wyden, Ron, 1949-

Map of Henry Miller's overland journey to Oregon, circa 1852

A hand drawn map showing Henry Miller's route from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Oregon. The map includes notations about significant events or landmarks encountered on the trail. Diaries and other papers of Henry Miller are designated Mss 24 in the Oregon Historical Society research library.

Miller, Henry, 1814-1894

Motor Age's map of America's motor highways and connecting routes of military [significance] : supplement to Motor Age, issue of April 5, 1917 / compiled from data furnished by the Official Automobile Blue Book, Highway Associations and the United States Department of the Interior.

A color map showing America's primary motor highways and routes of military significance in 1917. The map also shows "America's Tour Grounds" and "America's main highways and how they are indicated." Relief is shown by hachures. Condition note: the upper right corner of the map is missing.

Johnson's new military map of the United States showing the forts, military posts & all the military divisions with enlarged plans of southern harbors / from authentic data obtained at the War Department, Washington ; Johnson & Browning, 1861

A hand colored map of the United States of America in 1861 showing national military divisions along with forts and military posts. Map insets show detailed harbor plans for the following: New Orleans and delta of Mississippi, Louisiana; Mobile Bay, Alabama; Entrance to Pensacola Bay, Florida; Key West, Florida; Savannah River; Charleston Harbor, S. Carolina; Hampton Roads and Norfolk Harbor, Virginia; Washington and vicinity; Baltimore and vicinity. Relief is shown by hachures.

Johnson & Browning

A new map of Texas, Oregon and California: with regions adjoining / compiled from the most recent authorities, 1849

A hand colored map of the western portions of the United States of America in 1845. The map shows emigrant routes from Missouri to Oregon with reputed distances of chief points of interest along route. The "Gold Region" is highlighted in yellow in northern California. Also depicted are locations of Native American tribal groups. Imprint: "Philadelphia Published by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co. Market St. No. 253. 1849 / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1845 by H.N. Burroughs in the clerks office of the District Court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania." Relief shown by hachures.

Burroughs, H. N.

Colton's map of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean showing the overland routes, projected rail road lines, &c., 1864

A hand colored map of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River. The map shows overland routes, projected railroad lines, and the locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights.

Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893

Map to illustrate Capt. Bonneville's adventures among the Rocky Mountains, 1868

A hand colored map of the western portions of the United States of America. The map is an updated Geoffrey Crayon Edition of a map produced to accompany The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A. by Washington Irving which is based on the routes taken by Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville and his company from 1832 to 1835. Relief is shown by hachures.

A map of Lewis and Clark's track across the western portion of North America, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean : by order of the executive of the United States in 1804, 5 & 6 / copied by Samuel Lewis from the original drawing of Wm. Clark ; Neele, sculp., 1814

A map depicting Lewis and Clark's route from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. The map shows the relationship between the sources of the Missouri River, Columbia River, and the Rocky Mountains and the locations of Native American tribal groups. The map was copied by Samuel Lewis from William Clark's original drawing. Relief is shown by hachures.

Lewis, Samuel, 1753 or 1754-1822

Map of Oregon Territory / by Samuel Parker, 1838

A map depicting the Oregon Territory. The map was drawn to accompany Samuel Parker's book, "Journal of an exploring tour beyond the Rocky Mountains," in 1838. The map shows what is today the Northwestern United States from the Great Lakes Region to the Pacific Coast. The map also shows the general locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures.

Parker, Samuel, 1779-1866

Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and connections, 1881

A hand colored railroad map depicting the Northern Pacific Railroad including the main route and tributary routes. The map covers the western United States. The top margin reads, "Accompanying annual meeting of Sept. 15, 1881, A.H. Barney, President" in pen. Relief is shown by hachures.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Map of the Northern Pacific Rail Road and connections, 1885?

A color map depicting the Northern Pacific Railroad and its connections in red. The map covers the western United States and a portion of western Canada. Relief is shown by hachures. The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Northern Pacific Railroad between the East and Portland Ore. and Puget Sound Points." The pamphlet contains information about the railroad and its route, various states from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean, excursion rates, and general travel information.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Map of Oregon and upper California from the surveys of John Charles Frémont and other authorities / drawn by Charles Preuss under the order of the Senate of the United States ; lithy. by E. Weber & Co., Balto., 1848

A hand colored map depicting Oregon and Upper California. The map shows the area of the United States west of the Continental Divide and locations of Native American tribal groups. A profile of the travelling route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco is included at the top of the map. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights.

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Map of a reconnoissance [sic] for a military road from the "Dalles" of the Columbia River to Great Salt Lake under the command of Capt. H.O. Wallen, 4th Inf. / by Lieut. Joseph Dixon T. Engrs., 1859

A map of the western United States including parts of Oregon, Utah, and Idaho. A reconnaissance for a military road from the Dalles of the Columbia River to the Great Salt Lake is depicted by a dashed line labeled "Proposed Route." A note at the top says "Senate Ex. Doc. No. 34 - 36th Cong. 1st Sess." Relief is shown by hachures.

Dixon, Joseph

Essayons topographical map of California, Nevada, Oregon and part of Idaho / prepared from field surveys and other reliable data under the direction of Bvt. Lt. Col. R.S. Williamson ; drawn by W.B. Hyde, 1867

A color map in three segments depicting the western United States, primarily depicting Oregon, California, Nevada and part of Idaho. A note in the upper left corner reads, "Atlas to accompany the official records of the Union and Confederate armies, 1861-1865." Relief is shown by hachures.

Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882

Cape Mendocino to Vancouver Id. : from Cape Flattery southward, from the United States coast survey to 1886 : with corrections and additions to 1920 / Juan de Fuca strait by Captain H. Kellett ; engraved by Davies & Company, 1925

A hand colored navigational map of the Pacific coast of the United States, primarily Washington and Oregon. The map includes vast detail along the coast and is less detailed further inland. Coastal cities and towns, water depths, reefs, lights, and buoys are shown. A table of tidal information and seven inset maps are included. The inset maps show Duncan Rock and Cape Flattery, Grays Harbour, Orford Reef, Humboldt Bay, and the entrances to the Umpqua River, the Yaquina River, and the Coos River. Two coastal views are included: Cape Flattery and the entrance to Humboldt Bay. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths are shown by soundings in fathoms.

Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Colton's map of Oregon & Washington Territory / issued by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co., 1879

A hand colored railway map depicting Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho and Montana. Navigation lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in blue. Railroad lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in red. Railroad lines connecting with the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in yellow. Relief is shown by hachures.

G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.

Map and Short Story of the PNW, Embracing Oregon, Washington and Idaho, 1904

A map of the Pacific Northwest depicting railways and steamship lines in the region, primarily Oregon and Washington. Lines at the top and bottom of the map read, "The Northwest presents the greatest opportunities for settlers of any portion of "Uncle Sam's" domain. For grains, grasses, live stock and minerals the territory embraced in this map is unequalled." The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Map and Short Story of the Pacific Northwest embracing Oregon Washington Idaho." The pamphlet contains information about various aspects of the region, including climate, agriculture, mining, lumber, and schools and churches. Inset maps include the route of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and a bird's-eye view of the Lewis and Clark Exposition Grounds.

Oregon Railway and Navigation Company

Map of military road from Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia to Fort Benton on the Missouri / made under direction of Topl. Bureau by Captain John Mullan, U. S. Army ; prepared by E. Freyhold, 1863

A map of the Oregon, Washington, and Idaho Territories that depicts the military road from Fort Walla Walla to Fort Benton. The map also shows locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures.

Mullan, John, 1830-1909

Outlet of Columbia River, 1822

Map depicting the outlet of the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. The map shows water depths, Astoria, Oregon, Gray's Bay, Cape Disappointment, and the locations of Native American tribal groups. The northern side of the outlet reads, "Country Low, open & marshy, interspersed with Pines. Thick undergrowth." The southern side of the outlet reads, "High Lands covered with Lofty Pines." The bottom includes a note that reads, "The Cape is a circular knob about 150 f. high," and a note that reads "Engraved for J. Melish's Description of the United States." Prime meridians: Washington, D.C. and London.

Vallance, J. (John), 1770-1823

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