"A peculiar paradise" photographic collection [graphic], circa 1778-1940.

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"A peculiar paradise" photographic collection [graphic], circa 1778-1940.

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16 black and white photographs, ca. 1788-1940, of African Americans in Portland, Oregon used in the book "A Peculiar Paradise" by Elizabeth McLagan. Subjects include: the Golden West Hotel; E. D. Cannaday, editor of "The Advocate"; Mr. and Mrs. Bogle; the YWCA on Williams Ave.; E. Richardson; J. A. Merriman; James P. Beckwourth; F. D. Thomas Caterer; the Waldo House; the Bethel and Mt. Olivet Sunday School; B. M. Cannaday; etc.

.02 cubic feet (16 photographs in 1 folder)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8195802

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Merriman, J. A.

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Bethel and Mt. Olivet Sunday School (Portland, Or.)

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Golden West Hotel (Portland, Or.)

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Beckwourth, James Pierson, 1798-1866

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Adventurer, fur trader and trapper, guide, and chief of the Crow Indians, 1824-1836. Beckwourth fought in the Mexican War, 1845, was involved in fighting various Indian tribes, rustled horses with Chief Walkara, 1846, and was employed by A.P. Vasquez and Co., at Pikes Peak, Colorado Territory. From the description of Business papers, 1859-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122461276 From the guide to the James P. Beckwourth business papers, 1859-1864, (L. Tom Perry Special...

Richardson, E.

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Young Women's Christian Association (Portland, Or.). Williams Avenue Branch

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Cannaday, Edward

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Bogle, Richard A.

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Bogle, America

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F. D. Thomas Caterer (Portland, Or.)

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Cannady, Beatrice

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