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Southern oregon history collection an online library of books, early booster brochures, oral. According to wikipedia blue book or bluebook is a term often referring to an almanac or other compilation of statistics and information. The oregon ducks are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the university of oregon, located in eugene. This latest edition was printed as a limited edition with 1,500 books available for purchase. Natural history of the blue mountains of northeastern oregon and southeastern washington. I learnt about history, mules and something about the people of a world and a. A guide for patrons researching the history of oregon at the uo libraries. Oregon country, a large region explored by americans and the british and generally known to canadians as the columbia. Secondary sources and reference oregon history research.
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Reviewed by michael oleary updated and published every two years so as to correspond with the regular session of the oregon legislature, the blue book serves as a general almanac of the physical and cultural geography of the. The eastern oregon state hospital opened in january 19 after being created by a 1909 statute oregon blue book eastern oregon state hospital. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. In 1889, local government officials asked the centerville school.
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This guide highlights some of oregon s major art resources as well as some of the best sites the nation and the world offer. The blue book contains information, listings, and descriptions of oregon state government, educational institutions, media information, cultural and arts organizations, and miscellaneous points of interest to oregonians and visitors alike. With eighteen varsity teams, oregon is best known for its american football team and track and field program, which has helped eugene. Carpooling on the home front saved resources for the troops during world war ii. Halfway is located 54 miles 87 km east of baker city, along oregon route 86, halfway between pine and cornucopia, which gave the town its name. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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