Oregon History
The Circuit Rider statue stands in the distance on the State Capitol grounds in Salem. (Photo courtesy Kris Lockhard)
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
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
