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1. Mollie Britt in the Parlor
Mollie Britt in the Parlor
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A black-and-white photograph depicting Mollie Britt (presumably of some relation to the artist) sitting in her ornate parlour near the turn of the 19th century., http://www.peterbritt.org/, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
2. The Columbia River: Page 116
The Columbia River: Page 116
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Poem by John R. Rathom about the Columbia River. Includes a short poem called "Mount Hood" by Carrie Blake Morgan.
3. Great Training Jetty at the Mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon
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2 p. A journal article giving some history and financial information, as well as a great deal of construction detail, for the jetty built at the mouth of the Columbia River. The work of the pile-driver and use of railroad cars to carry construction supplies on the miles-long trestle are described. Messrs. M. J. Kinney and Robert Gibson are thanked for the accompanying illustrations and data used in the article. The five photographs show lowering of "mattresses" at the end of the jetty; a train load of rock starting its run out; loading rock onto the dump-cars at the jetty dock; the jet pile-driver used in constructing the trestle; and dumping rocks after the "mattresses" have been lowered.
4. On the Columbia opposite Umatilla, Oregon
On the Columbia opposite Umatilla, Oregon
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A wickiup made of boards, poles, mats and cloth is located on the flat, rocky shore of the Columbia River. Nearby are two horses. An unidentified object is on the ground by the wickiup.
5. Selkirk on the Columbia River above Wenatchee
Selkirk on the Columbia River above Wenatchee
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A black and white photograph of a steamboat identified as the "Selkirk" on the Columbia River above Wenatchee. The Selkirk was built in Wenatchee in 1899 and was owned by the Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Co. She was wrecked at Rock Island Rapids in 1906. In the photograph we see her near a bend in the river. On the opposite shore is a low riverbank which quickly gives way to abruptly steep mountains, sparsely treed with conifers. Billowing clouds of smoke emerge from the ship's smokestack, but the reflection in the water and what looks like a line from ship to water on the right of the photo suggests that she is moored, or at least moving slowly.Several male figures are visible on upper and lower decks. It looks as though there is a cabin on the far bank.
6. The Columbia River: Page 115
The Columbia River: Page 115
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Poem by John R. Rathom about the Columbia River. Part II includes an image of breaking waves.
7. The Columbia River
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3 p. Poem by John R. Rathom about the Columbia River. Part I of the poem is preceded by an image of a dock on the Columbia River as seen from the shore. Part II includes an image of breaking waves. Final page includes a short poem called "Mount Hood" by Carrie Blake Morgan.
8. The Columbia River: Page 114
The Columbia River: Page 114
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Poem by John R. Rathom about the Columbia River. Part I of the poem is preceded by an image of a dock on the Columbia River as seen from the shore.
9. Lighthouse at junction of the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers.
Lighthouse at junction of the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers.
Description
A tinted photographic postcard. The legend in red at upper left reads "Lighthouse at junction of the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers." The lighthouse, which stands in the middle of the water, is a wooden structure with a metal roof. The wooden pilings and beams supporting the living quarters are built in a square, but the building itself is octagonal. On the lowest level is a fenced deck surrounding the building; the level above that features four tall gable windows, one looking to each of the four directions. At the top is a fenced widow's walk. On the left side of the building can be seen a lantern and a tall pole, perhaps a lightening rod. On the shore beyond the lighthouse are trees. The lighthouse was built near Kelly Point in 1895. In 1935 the lighthouse was electrified and no longer needed keepers to light the lantern or ring the fog bell. It was sold and moved during the 1940s and burned during the 1950s.
10. Columbia River Centennial: Page 476
Columbia River Centennial: Page 476
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Article by Florence E. Winslow detailing the discovery and early exploration of the Columbia River. There is also some focus on the placement and expected future greatness of Astoria.
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