Science collection 1748-1980

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Science collection 1748-1980

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv97148

Collection created by the Oregon Historical Society containing printed and manuscript materials concerning natural history and physical science in general, and including astronomy, geography, zoology, and other fields related to the Pacific northwest region. Includes copies of documents related to botanist Archibald Menzies, herbarium scrapbooks of Richard Meyer (1871) and Julius L. Meier (1892), and clippings on the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

2 cubic feet; 3 document cases, 1 flat box, 6 reels of microfilm

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381955

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Meier, Julius L., 1874-1937

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Julius L. Meier (December 31, 1874 – July 14, 1937) was an American businessman, civic leader, and politician in the state of Oregon. An independent, he served as Governor of Oregon from 1931 to 1935. He is the only independent to be elected Governor of Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon, he graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1895 and practiced law with a partner, George W. Joseph, for the next four years, until he went into the family's business, the Meier & Frank Departm...

Burney, James, 1750-1821

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James Burney was second Lieutenant with the Adventure, which accompanied the Resolution during Cook's second voyage, 1772-1775. He took command of the Discovery following Cook's death on the third voyage. He became a well known naval writer and had achieved the rank of Rear-Admiral before his death in 1821. From the description of Journal [manuscript]. 1772-1773. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826104 James Burney was second Lieutenant with the Adventure, which...

Gourlie, Norah

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Menzies, Archibald, 1754-1842

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A. Menzies, surgeon in the Royal Navy with previous experience in the Pacific Ocean area was appointed to the Discovery, commanded by George Vancouver, for the purpose of making botanical researches during the ship's voyage to the north-west coast of America. From the description of Journal [microform]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225845816 Botanical collector. From the description of Journal of Archibald Menzies [manuscript]. 1794-1795. (Libraries...

Oregon historical society

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Meyer, Richard, fl. 1871.

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