1892 Map of Salem
1892 Map of Salem detail. WHC collections 1986.017.0004. The 1892 Map of Salem, Oregon published by the Union Abstract Company (WHC 1986.017.0004) [...]
November 2018
October 2018
White Sox Orchards
The Interesting Story of the White Sox Orchards Much to the disappointment of his fans and teammates, Tinker A. Jones gave up money [...]
September 2018
Beans Delayed Start of Salem Schools in 1953
Beans Delayed Start of Salem Schools in 1953 Beans? Yes. Beans. The hot topic at the Salem School Board meetings in July of 1953 [...]
August 2018
Salem U.S.O. the “It” Spot in WWII
Salem U.S.O. One of Salem’s USO buildings. Look familiar? It is now the offices for Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP, on the [...]
May 2018
Salem Steam Laundry
“I have a laundry list of things to do today.” It is one of those idioms I use a lot, but never really thought [...]
1871 Salem City Directory
What was Salem Like in 1871? If you really want to understand a community, a city directory is a good place to start. In [...]
Granny Faulkner’s Quilt
Granny Faulkner quilt, courtesy of the Santiam Historical Society A rare opportunity came my way a few weeks ago, to examine [...]
April 2018
Belva Lockwood Almost Speaks in Salem, 1885
Handbill found in the Willamette Heritage Center's Collections (WHC 80.8.13.5.2) announces an lecture by Belva Lockwood the famous woman lawyer at Salem's Reed Opera House [...]
March 2018
Echelon
News from Camp Adair Echelon newsletter, first published March 19, 1942 at Camp Adair, a military cantonment located about six miles north of [...]
February 2018
Mystery Diary (0081.023.0010.026)
Mystery Diary is, well, very mysterious. Volunteer Katie Lively spent several months pouring over the tablet which contains a chronological, pencil-written entries from [...]