Thomas C. King
In the archives of Salem photographer Myra Sperry’s portraits at the State Library of Oregon, there is full-length portrait of an African [...]
June 2024
The Grease Spot
The Grease Spot was a drive-in auto lubrication service station located at 167 Liberty Street in Salem, notable for its distinctive yellow and black [...]
May 2024
Exhibit: Caralyn B. Shelton – The Nation’s First Female Governor
Caralyn B. Shelton, Trover & Cronise Studio, Willamette Heritage Center 2019.013.0007 July 11, 2025 – December 6, 2025 Recognized [...]
The Many Cartoons of Monte Leo Jones
Monte Leo Jones served as a foreman of the composing room for both the Capital Journal and Statesman Journal, but was more well known [...]
Wool Spells ‘Warmth’ for Soldiers
Unloading wool destined to be manufactured into overcoats or blankets for men in the armed services, at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in [...]
Thomas B. Kay III
Thomas B. Kay III, WHC Collections M3 1992-105-0009 Thomas B. Kay III Job Title(s) Shipping Clerk, Salesman, Assistant Manager, [...]
Gustav H. Kantelberg
Gustav H. Kantelberg Job Title(s) Napper, Finisher Dates of Employment c. 1893-1914 Last Name Kantelberg First Name Gustav [...]
Conrad W. Kantelberg
Conrad W. Kantelberg Job Title(s) Spooler, Spinner Dates of Employment c. 1905-1909 Last Name Kantelberg First Name Conrad [...]
Fred A. Richter
Fred A. Richter Job Title(s) Dye House Laborer Dates of Employment c. 1895 Last Name Richter First Name [...]
Minnie Richter
Minnie Richter [Shanahan] Job Title(s) Weaver Dates of Employment c. 1891-1896 Last Name Richter [Shanahan] [...]