Become part of past, present and future of
Western Oregon University and the State of Oregon's shared history
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Find out about Oregon 150 events in your part of the state by going to: http://www.oregon150.org/events
And check out the great ways you can connect with Oregon and Oregonians leading up to and during the Oregon 150 2009 year-long celebration!
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Coming events, lectures and happenings
Explore our past or make history through events and culture that are unique to WOU and Oregon
Mel Brown Camp and Concert
Smith Fine Arts Series
Tree lighting
Golf Tournament
Links to other event schedules
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Campus memories & Oregon stories
Sponsored by University Advancement and the Hammersly Library (may need to break into two parts)
Campus memories
View selected Emeritus Alumni/Faculty writings from events and memories that occurred at Western Oregon University - read stories
Do you have a special memory of your time at the school or in Oregon? If so, Please share your campus or Oregon Story with your fellow Oregonians.
- Share with us a story about Oregon that you cherish-the way things used to be, or what you hope they can become.
- Tell us about hardships that you’ve faced.
- Tell us a joke.
- Tell us what you would like other Oregonians to know and to remember.
We can post and share the best stories on this web site and media related to the history of Oregon , we'll with you. Starting in September 2008 and continuing every week throughout the year, we will work with Oregon University System to share your Oregon Stories with the whole state on TV, radio and the web including the OUS Web site.
Exhibits by Western Alumni and former professors
Oral Histories (from library)
The history of Western Oregon University cannot be captured in text and physical artifact alone. These oral stories tell of a time that come about through conversation contribute to the thread that weaves WOU together.
http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/exhibits/exhibits2005/Oral%20History-Web/oral_history2.htm
To find out more about Oregon Stories and to submit an Oregon Story of your own, (link coming to custom form) .
The WOU & Oregon history archives
Prepared and housed in the Hammersly Library located on the Western Oregon University campus
A selection of materials and past exhibits related to the culture and history of the university and Oregon
A bibliography of Western Oregon University A variety of books, articles, dissertations and theses that focus on various aspects of the university's past history, and to a lesser extent, on Monmouth Oregon'shistory as well.
The Butler Family Letters is a collection of 70 original letters written by some of the pioneers who settled in Polk County, Oregon to found Western Oregon University.
Training Schools beginning in 1882, and continuing until today, Western Oregon University has held the distinction as Oregon’s premier school for teacher education. While this has not changed for one hundred and fifty years, the way in which potential teachers are educated has.
The College of Education Connecting Teaching to Learning for 150 years
Textures of Campus Rubbings from hidden treasures on campus
A Campus Grows A short history of the building of campus
A Quick Sketch of Campus Buildings Sketches of campus buildings from the late 1970s by Neil Werner
Tie One On: the art of fly fishing
Remembering the Past items from the Hamersly Library Archives
Monmouth's Famous Son General Herbert Powell
Lynn Charles Foster local artist & Western Alum presents "Recent Assemblages in Found Plastic"
Faces of the Willamette Valley historical portraits from the families that settled the Willamette Valley
Looking for the Light James Kirk watercolors by former western art professor
The Creative Life of Tom Creelan former Western art professor
The 'River' flows to Monmouth Core Members from the River Gallery in Independence, OR
Oregon Normal School Herbarium Late 19th century herbariums from the University Archives
Color Everlasting: Oregon Normal School Herbarium Late 19th century herbariums from the university archives
The RED Scare the effects of the Cold War on Campus
Campus Life a look at student activities a prelude to past & present artifacts from the university archives
Western Oregon University Celebrating 150 years a time line of the university's history
- A bibliography of local authors and historical writings
The Jensen Arctic Museum
The Jensen Arctic Museum housed at Western Oregon University is the only museum on the west coast dedicated to the arctic culture. Founded in 1985 by adventurer, educator, collector and philanthropist Paul H. Jensen. His love of the arctic people, their art, lifestyle and environment earned him the title "Angyalik" (Captain of the Ship) bestowed by an Eskimo Council of Elders.
The museum's collections include art, tools, apparel and information about indigenous arctic people. The Jensen Arctic Museum lends an appreciation for both the culture and ingenuity of a People who blended into a difficult and often unforgiving arctic environment. Online tour | Visitor Info | Map and Directions
Unique local/statewide organizations & museums
The Oregon Cultural Trust Created by civic, business and cultural leaders to preserve and strengthen every aspect of Oregon culture. Their mission is to enhance the lives of Oregonians by implementing a sustainable public-private integrated cultural funding program that will support, stabilize and protect Oregon culture: the humanities, heritage and the arts. The Trust expands public awareness of, quality of, access to and use of culture in Oregon. learn more about the Oregon Cultural Trust
the Oregon State Library
Providing services for over 100 years, the Oregon State Library is located in a beautiful building built in 1939 to serve the citizens of Oregon. The mission of the State Library is to provide quality information services to Oregon state government; provide reading materials to blind and print-disabled Oregonians; and to provide leadership, grants, and other assistance to improve local library service for all Oregonians.
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Changing the way you see history!
Share in these stories with a visit to the dynamic End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Living history presentations, "Bound for Oregon", an experience in digital cinema, exhibits of artifacts and heirlooms from the trail and pioneer living activities provide a unique and one-of-a-kind experience. Visit the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Oregon museums related to the history of aviation and space technology
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and The Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute History
Captain Michael King Smith fierce dedication and passion for flying led to his dream of an aviation museum unlike any other – a living museum that celebrates aviation’s rich history, honors the patriotic service of our veterans and offers enlightening educational programs in aviation. This museum houses the "Spruce Goose", a replica of the "Wright Flyer", a Soviet Space capsule, historic fighter aircraft and many other notable examples of aeronautic history. Visit the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
The Tillamook Air Museum
A collections of over 30 War Birds including a P-38 Lightning, F4U-Corsair, P51-Mustang, PBY Catalina and SBD Dauntless dive bomber along with an interactive jet simulator all housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar...the largest wooden structure in the world. Visit the Tillamook Air Museum
The Oregon Air and Space Museum
Dedicated to the acquisition and display of various aircraft and artifacts depicting the history of aviation and space technology for the education and enjoyment of the people of Oregon. The display includes a North American F-86 Sabre, Nieuport 17, Fokker Dr 1 Triplane, Grumman A-6E Intruder, Mitchell Wing B-10, Japanese Zero replica, Mikoyan/Gurevich MiG-17. Learn more about the Oregon Air and Space Museum
Do you belong to a group focused on presenting and preserving any aspect of Oregon's past and present. Please contact us with a brief description of your organizations area of focus and how this is related to Oregon and we may be able to list and/or link to you.
Taking care of Oregon
Take Care of Oregon, or TCO, is an opportunity for Oregonians to come together in order to help tend their backyard. Activities may include clearing trails, painting schools and/or historical building, plant trees, local or lend a hand in any of the many other service projects aimed at beautifying this already beautified land.
Past and present Faculty and Student research
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Activities through the university or local organizations - post here
- Projectgreen (underway)
- Trail work through local groups
- Ash Creek Project exhibit [link to Planning Website]
For information on other TCO events state wide check out the following
- TCO events related to the 150O Celebration go to the Oregon 150 web site.
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Oregon's historic trails fund
In 1998, the Governor established the Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council (OHTAC) to oversee and provide advice on Oregon's 16 historic trails. The purpose of the fund is to develop interpretive, educational, and economic projects to preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon’s historic trails - Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries - run through the Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept
Oregon's old cemeteries exist as cultural landscapes, as places to be valued, preserved and protected. An encouraging number of groups and individuals are working to help protect and preserve historic cemeteries and burial sites. They recognize and value historic cemeteries as sources of local history often found nowhere else as paper documents degrade or are lost … and memories fade. learn more about Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries - The Oregon Cultural Trust
Created by civic, business and cultural leaders to preserve and strengthen every aspect of Oregon culture. Their mission is to enhance the lives of Oregonians by implementing a sustainable public-private integrated cultural funding program that will support, stabilize and protect Oregon culture: the humanities, heritage and the arts. The Trust will expand public awareness of, quality of, access to and use of culture in Oregon. learn more about the Oregon Cultural Trust
Do you belong to a small non-profit or other group focused on presenting and preserving any aspect of Oregon's environment. Please contact us with a brief description of your organizations area of focus and how this is related to Oregon and we may be able to list and/or link to you.
Projects and events for young people
Note: to do Contact College of Education with materials so that student teachers they can incorporate activities into lesson plans when possible. Work within the University to identify students or groups doing or planning to undertake related work/activities.
See Arctic Museum
The Oregon Youth Legacy Project
It’s fun to remember where we’ve come from, but it’s just as important to consider where we’re going. The Oregon Youth Legacy Project will bring tomorrow’s leaders together today and invite them to envision the changes they wish to see in the world over the next 50 years. Then, we’ll set off preserving our future by rallying youth from across the state to rehabilitate parks throughout Oregon. For more information, go to the Oregon 150 web site.
Travel and play in Oregon
Related to WOU
List/link Campus museums, arts and cultural events, sporting events, and more
Of special importance
Beach and Black Rock Free ride area
Golf Tournament
For a list of links and resources to this states abundance of outdoor recreation, beautiful scenery and real-time weather reports for planning an Oregon adventure
- checkout Western Oregon Universities recreation and travel page
Statewide resources
Also in partnership with Travel Oregon, we’d like to send you out to parts of the state you may never have seen. For more information, go to the Oregon 150 web site.