Oregon History
The Circuit Rider statue stands in the distance on the State Capitol grounds in Salem. (Photo courtesy Kris Lockhard)
This history of Oregon was written by Stephen Dow Beckham, the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Professor of History at Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon. Professor Beckham traces Oregon's history to the present, and he has prepared an extensive bibliography and also a chronology, both included here.
History
Prehistory to Indian
Wars
Statehood to the present
Chronological history
Bibliography: Articles | Books
Related Information
Oregon's heritage and history
organizations
Act of Congress admitting
Oregon to the Union
Notable
Oregonians Guide
Oregon Century Farms and Ranches exhibit - a mix of historic and current images
Depression Era Public Works - art, architecture, etc.
Lewis and Clark Exposition
exhibit - memorabilia
Historical Oregon
trademarks - colorful old labels
Oregon at
Work - historical photographs of Oregon
History Web links