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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States History|U.S. History]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_History|History]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States History|U.S. History]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_History|History]]'' | ||
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*'''1792---'''Robert Gray discovers the River of the West and names it for his ship, the Columbia.'''<br>''' | *'''1792---'''Robert Gray discovers the River of the West and names it for his ship, the Columbia.'''<br>''' | ||
*'''1805---'''The Lewis & | *'''1805---'''The Lewis & Clark Expedition arrives at the mouth of the Columbia and spends the winter at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Clatsop Fort Clatsop] before returning the following spring. | ||
*'''1811'''---The Pacific Fur Company establishes an outpost at the mouth of the Columbia and calls it Fort George (today's Astoria). | *'''1811'''---The Pacific Fur Company establishes an outpost at the mouth of the Columbia and calls it Fort George (today's Astoria). | ||
*'''1814---'''The first white woman, Jane Barnes, arrives at Fort George. | *'''1814---'''The first white woman, Jane Barnes, arrives at Fort George. | ||
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*'''1834 (Sep)'''---Jason Lee's party arrives in Oregon and establishes the [http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_139.php Willamette Mission]. | *'''1834 (Sep)'''---Jason Lee's party arrives in Oregon and establishes the [http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_139.php Willamette Mission]. | ||
*'''1836 (Sep)'''---Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding arrive overland, becoming the first white women to cross the continent. | *'''1836 (Sep)'''---Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding arrive overland, becoming the first white women to cross the continent. | ||
*'''1838 (Nov)'''---Catholic missionaries, Blanchet & | *'''1838 (Nov)'''---Catholic missionaries, Blanchet & Demers arrive in the Pacific Northwest. | ||
*'''1839'''---The first printing press is brought from Honolulu to Lapwai, where a Nez Perce primer is the first printed book. | *'''1839'''---The first printing press is brought from Honolulu to Lapwai, where a Nez Perce primer is the first printed book. | ||
*'''1841'''---Civil government is established by the settlers, by a meeting at Champoeg. | *'''1841'''---Civil government is established by the settlers, by a meeting at Champoeg. | ||
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*'''1899 (Dec)'''---The first automobile arrives in Oregon. | *'''1899 (Dec)'''---The first automobile arrives in Oregon. | ||
*'''1902'''---Initiative and referendum laws were adopted, the first in any state. | *'''1902'''---Initiative and referendum laws were adopted, the first in any state. | ||
*'''1905'''---Lewis & | *'''1905'''---Lewis &Clark Centennial Exposition beings in Portland. | ||
*'''1908'''---[[Hood River County, Oregon|Hood River County]] is created from Wasco County. | *'''1908'''---[[Hood River County, Oregon|Hood River County]] is created from Wasco County. | ||
*'''1908 (Apr 1)'''---Lola Baldwin named head of the Women's Division of the Portland Police, and becomes the first female police officer in the U.S. | *'''1908 (Apr 1)'''---Lola Baldwin named head of the Women's Division of the Portland Police, and becomes the first female police officer in the U.S. | ||
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*A notable genealogical collection is the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and is available on 33 reels at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] <ref>(beginning on Family History Library film {{FHL|231652|title-id|disp=857012}}). </ref>The volumes are generally arranged by county and many have individual indexes | *A notable genealogical collection is the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and is available on 33 reels at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] <ref>(beginning on Family History Library film {{FHL|231652|title-id|disp=857012}}). </ref>The volumes are generally arranged by county and many have individual indexes | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/ | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | ||
*''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+ | *''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressqt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/ | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G& | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCdq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+ | *''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | ||
To find more books and articles about Oregon 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Oregon history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Oregon 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Oregon history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||