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Chambers Communications Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 427
Abstract

Chambers Communications Corp. was a TV news production company in Eugene, Oregon. The collection contains film, videotapes, DVDs, and paper reference logs.

Dates: circa 1966-1997

Edward Chambreau collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 056
Abstract Edward Chambreau (1821-1902), adventurer and gambler, was born in France, migrated to Canada with his family in 1825, and in 1846 enlisted with the U.S. Army at St. Louis. From 1853 through 1875 Chambreau moved between Portland, Tygh Valley and Vancouver, running saloons, gambling parlors, general stores and a restaurant. In 1875 Chambreau converted to Christianity, sold his saloon and gave up gambling. He became a scout for the U.S. government and traveled between Oregon, Washington and...
Dates: 1847-1880

Ralph Works Chaney papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 482
Abstract Ralph W. Chaney was an paleobotanist, an author, and a long-time member of the U.S. Park Service Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings and Monuments, and of the Save the Redwoods League. The collection contains professional correspondence, paleobotany research, mounted botany specimens, manuscripts and published material, Carnegie Institution research work material, Berkeley faculty material including lectures, correspondence, and committee work, Save the Redwoods...
Dates: 1917-1966

Charter Day records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 016
Abstract

University of Oregon Charter Day cerebrations commemorate the University's founding on October 18, 1876. The collection contains printed event programs for Charter Day celebrations for the years 1951; 1954; 1956; 1957; and 1959.

Dates: 1951-1959

Mary Chase papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 542
Abstract

Mary Coyle Chase (1907-1981) was born in Denver, Colorado. While working at newspaper and public relations jobs, Chase began to write plays. Her most famous play is Harvey, the story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary, six-foot tall rabbit. Chase incorporated elements of fantasy drawn from Irish folktales into her work, such as banshees and Celtic pookas (spirits in animal form). The collection includes literary manuscripts and correspondence.

Dates: 1945-1968

Madye Lee Chastain papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 545
Abstract

The Madye Lee Chastain Papers comprise one final book manuscript, 31 scratchboard illustrations, and one photostat illustration.

Dates: 1950-1951

Thomas Chavner memoir

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [35025042618864], Folder: 1 of 1
Identifier: Coll 926
Abstract

Seventeen-page manuscript, written circa 1870-1880, by Margaret Chavner, daughter of Thomas Chavner, as told to her directly by her father. The Chavner family established the community of Gold Hill, Oregon, and owned many mining claims and farming properties in the area.

Dates: circa 1870s

Thomas Chavner petition

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1864 Oct 24] 1
Identifier: CA 1864 Oct 24
Abstract

The collection contains a petition by Thomas Chavner, addressed to the people of Jackson County, Oregon, regarding a bridge over the Rogue River at Dardanelles. The collection contains the petition of October 24, 1864, and includes a list of supporters.

Dates: 1864 October 24

George Parkhurst Cheney papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ax 256
Abstract

George Parkhurst Cheney (1871 - 1962) was publisher and editor of the Record-Chieftain, of Enterprise, Oregon. The collection (1907-1941) contains correspondence and documents regarding the status of City of Enterprise bonds, Citizen's Tax Committee correspondence, Oregon Voters magazines, and also a few mementos of Cheney's publishing career.

Dates: 1907-1941

Monona Cheney papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 275
Abstract

Monona Cheney (1890-1982) was a Christian missionary in China between 1918 and 1930. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, sermons, and publications that reflect her life as a missionary in China.

Dates: 1918-1932

Justin Chenoweth and Chenoweth family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 123
Abstract

Justin Chenoweth (1829-1898) was an Oregon pioneer and surveyor. Collection includes two containers of family letters, poems, important documents, Chenoweth's diary, and biographical and genealogical material.

Dates: 1832-1896

Gifford Cheshire manuscripts

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ax 375
Abstract

Gifford P. Cheshire (1905- ) is a writer of western novels. The collection (1966-1969) contains manuscripts of Wenatchee Bend, and Ambush at Bedrock, and also copies of the published books.

Dates: 1966-1969

Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian Agency letter

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1872 Aug 25] 1
Identifier: CA 1872 Aug 25
Abstract

The collection contains a letter dated August 25, 1872, by Philip McCusker of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian Agency, to a "Mr. Lockey." The letter comments on Indian depredations (raids) of cattle drives, explains that McCusker has met with Big Bow, Lone Wolf, and Kicking Bird of the Kiowa tribe, and reports the return of children Susannah and Frances Lee who were taken on a raid.

Dates: 1872 August 25

James Thornton Chinnock papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 124
Abstract

James Thornton Chinnock (1882 - ) was an attorney in Grants Pass, Oregon. The collection (1920-1928) contains case files relating to water rights cases in Josephine County, Oregon.

Dates: 1920-1928

Jack Chord essay on certain dedications, inscriptions, and letters of Ernest James Haycox

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [SFM 031] 1
Identifier: SFM 031
Abstract

Typescript essay, written by Jack Chord, discussing the dedications and inscriptions in Haycox's works. Also includes quotations from some of his letters.

Dates: 195-?

J. H. (John Henry) Christ papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ax 767
Abstract

J. H. (John Henry or Heine) Christ edited a book regarding the recollections of a Pony Express Rider, Isaac Van Dorsey Mossman, who worked for the Pony Express in the mid 1800s. The collection (1954-1955) contains manuscript and research material, correspondence, photographs, and publicity.

Dates: 1954-1955

Christian Science Organization records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 304
Abstract

The Christian Science Organization of the University of Oregon was founded by students and faculty in 1927. This collection contains one volume of meeting minutes of the Christian Science Organization of University of Oregon.

Dates: 1927-1941

Chronological compilation of the establishment of districts in the Oregon Territory

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [SFM 118] 1
Identifier: SFM 118
Abstract

Chronological listing (1818-1947) of districts formed by the Provisional Government of the Oregon Territory and of counties and their boundary changes after Oregon became a state. Includes maps.

Dates: 19--

Rouben Chublarian papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 130
Abstract

Rouben Chublarian (d. 1975) was an Armenian writer who entered the United States in 1950 after having fled from Russia to Germany during World War II. The Collection includes outgoing and incoming correspondence, unidentified letters, articles, manuscripts, and miscellaneous items such as newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1949-1974

Circuit Riders, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 167
Abstract

Circuit Riders, Incorporated was a group, formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose purpose was to spread the gospel of Christ. However, during the late fifties and sixties the focus of the Circuit Riders expanded to include the investigation of socialist-communist infiltration into all churches, government, education and the civil rights movement. The collection includes Circuit Rider Publications and Research Files with correspondence, pamphlets and audiotapes.

Dates: 1928-1975

Civil War letters collection

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: A 255
Abstract

The Civil War letters collection contains six letters written by three different Union soldiers to family members. This collection was artifically compiled by Mrs. Keith Brunig of Eugene, Oregon in the late 1960s.

Dates: 1863-1864

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Company 2110 newspaper

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [Coll 386] 1
Identifier: Coll 386
Abstract

The collection contains one undated issue of the Civilian Conservation Corps (Cheshire, OR), Company 2110 camp newspaper, titled the Oracle, undated. Company 2110 was stationed at Camp Long Tom.

Dates: 1936

Civilian Public Service Camps histories

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: CB C449
Abstract

The Civilian Public Service Camps histories contains three narratives written between 1941-1945. The histories detail life at three camps for conscientious objectors during World War II: Camp #21 at Cascade Locks, Oregon, Camp #56 at Waldport, Oregon, and Camp #59 at Elkton, Oregon. These reports were written by members of the respective camps.

Dates: 1942-1945

Clackamas County Court certificate of tax

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1857 Oct 1] 1
Identifier: CA 1857 Oct 1
Abstract

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the Clackamas County Court's certificate of taxation for 1857.

Dates: 1857 October 1

Clackamas County, Or. District 4. Justices' Court docket

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [B 177] 1
Identifier: B 177
Abstract

This collection contains a docket of the Clackamas County, Oregon, District 4, Justices' Court, 1896-1897.

Dates: 1896-1897

Clackamas County polling record

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1857 Nov 9] 1
Identifier: CA 1857 Nov 9
Abstract

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County.

Dates: 1857 November 9

Clackamas County precinct records

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1857 June 1] 1
Identifier: CA 1857 June 1
Abstract

The collection consists of a photostat copy of the polling record for an election held June 1, 1857, at the home of Joseph Young, of Young's Precinct, Clackamas County.

Dates: 1857 June 1

Clackamas County Probate Court land deed to James Athey

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1850 Sept 16] 1
Identifier: CA 1850 Sept 16
Abstract

The collection consists of a single probate court document deeding "lots numbered one and two" to James Athey.

Dates: 1850 September 16

Ann Nolan Clark papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll 623
Abstract

Ann Nolan Clark (1896-1995) was an American author of children's literature and young adult fiction. The collection includes biographical material, speeches, clippings, and literary manuscripts for her book, To Stand Against the Wind (1978), a juvenile book about a young Vietnam War refugee.

Dates: 1956-1980

Frank J. Clark papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ax 017
Abstract

Frank J. Clark (1891-1960) was a teacher who was particularly interested in pupil guidance methods and a conservationist associated with the Northwest Conservation League and the White River Recreation Association. The collection contains correspondence, conservation information, and educational materials and publications, 1918-1955.

Dates: 1918-1955

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