Two men, one identified as Ezra Meeker, stand holding a flag in front of the entrance to the Oregon Historical Society building. The flag is American and has several tears along its bottom edge. A bird surrounded by stars is visible on the surface of the flag. Both men are dressed in hats, suits, and neckties. Ezra Meeker wears eyeglasses and has a long beard with mustache. The building and doorway behind the men is posted with signs. On the window of the building are partially visible words that would read Oregon Historical Society and the number 207. A large metal post with the words Oregon Historical Society on its surface is visible to the right of the men. A cement sidewalk fills the foreground of the image.
John McLoughlin is one is a series of seventeen bronze medallions that depict icons of the state of Oregon. The 1957 Legislature bestowed upon Dr. John McLoughlin the honorary title of "Father of Oregon" in recognition of his great contributions to the early development of the Oregon Country. Dr. McLoughlin originally came to the Northwest region in 1824 as a representative of the Hudson's Bay Company., State Library; #24; Desk; D.L. Cunningham, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
Letter from Samuel A. Snowden to Samuel D. Snowden. Describes attempts to find ship passage to Pacific coast of North America. Relates details of visit to Mr. Warnack, whose brother went to Oregon some years before.
Letter from Samuel A. Snowden to Samuel D. Snowden. Describes attempts to find ship passage to Pacific coast of North America. Relates details of visit to Mr. Warnack, whose brother went to Oregon some years before.