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1. Old marion County Courthouse
Old marion County Courthouse
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Old Marion County Courthouse, circa 1951. Images were taken shortly before the courthouse was demolished to make way for a new courthouse.
2. Fairbanks scales in Old Marion County Courthouse
Fairbanks scales in Old Marion County Courthouse
Description
This old Fairbanks scales stands deserted in Marion County's ornate Courthouse attic. It was used at one time to weigh the gold brought in by the early settlers. It is in perfect condition and is so sensitive that even a piece of paper placed on one side will cause the needle to sway. Also to be found near by is a group of round pans of various sizes that were used along with the scales in those early days.
3. Man reviewing deed record books
Man reviewing deed record books
Description
Marion County Courthouse
4. Marion County Courthouse exterior
Marion County Courthouse exterior
5. Recorder's Office staff in vault with deed books
Recorder's Office staff in vault with deed books
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Deputies must climb the ladders to reach the large volumes stored in the crowded vault of the Recorder's Office at the Marion County Courthouse in Salem. From left to right: Romona Evans, Salem; Virginia Gritton, Salem; Irene Johnson, Salem.
6. Harold Domogalla, courthouse tax office
Harold Domogalla, courthouse tax office
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Harold Domogalla, sits at his desk in the old Marion County Courthouse at Salem, Oregon. Things are getting pretty crowded around here says Harold as can be seen by the boxes piled in the corner back of him. Mr. Domogalla is head of the Tax department.
7. Jean Tibbets with dogs on courthouse steps
Jean Tibbets with dogs on courthouse steps
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Jean Tibbetts of Portland on court house steps with her collie dogs.
8. Women working with deed books
Women working with deed books
Description
Women refiling deed books at the Marion County Courthouse. Recorder's office staff in the vault. From left to right: Romona Evans, Salem; Virginia Gritton, Salem; and Irene Johnson, Salem.
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