BeaverTracks is an interactive mobile guide and walking tour of Oregon State University’s historical locations. BeaverTracks’ release coincides with Historic Preservation Month and the annual walking tour led by University Archives.
Calling all: check out the new finding aids for April (pdf).
Rain, rain, go away — and bring us some new finding aids!
Click here to read about the new collection guides created in March. Of special note this month are the early student records included in the Administrative Council Records, oral histories conducted in the 1950s with students and faculty affiliated with Oregon State as early as the 1890s is the History of Oregon State University Oral Histories and Sound Recordings, and the Long-Range Planning Conference Reports for Oregon counties.
Rushing Waters and Steadfast Stones
Great title for a great set! It’s the 3rd Wednesday and we’re celebrating that greenest of all events with a bunch of rocks and waves. You’ll find some gorgeous shots of the Oregon Coast, including hand colored postcards like this one with sea side “activity” in Seaside:
and this placid water on Cannon Beach:
Want to see some falls?
Or some blue?
Or maybe just a lighthouse or two?
Enjoy! And for those of you wanting a hit of Ireland, check out the Flickr set we released last year of Ralph Gifford’s Whiddy Island images.
Dams & mills … Mills & dams …
Our newest set in Flickr Commons is chock full of amazing shots of both!
In addition to wonderfully dramatic shots of rushing (and trickling) water, the pictures found in this set show you the range of products process in Oregon, as well as the diversity of landscape. From mills in Bend to waterways in the Willamette Valley, we hope you enjoy each one. Personally, I love the “Olalla mining dam,” “Scotts Mills,” “Salem Flouring Mills,” “Forest Lumber Company mill near Chiloquin,” and the “Yamhill Locks near Lafayette.”
And while you are there, make sure to check out University of Washington’s photostream! It’s true, we’ve formed our own Pac-2.
High bridges, low bridges … Color bridges, sepia bridges … Boats under bridges, people on bridges … Does this sound like a Dr. Seuss story? Nope, it’s a new set in Flickr Commons!
Joining the 8 other sets in the Gerald Williams Commons collection, this new set will make a little dizzy and others feel like heading out & onto the roads to explore the wonderful bridges Oregon has to offer!
Eyes to the Future is a 1949 publication of addresses given at the 75th anniversary of OSU in 1943.
The Golden Jubilee basketball program is a souvenir basketball program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the men’s basketball at Oregon State in 1951. It includes information about the “new” Coliseum and the history of Oregon State basketball. The cover of this program will be scanned and added to Best of the Archives.
New Williams set in Flickr Commons!
Another mainstay of the Gerald Williams Collection, the images of Native Americans throughout our state in this set are wonderful!
Enjoy!
Connecting to Collections site live!
And hiring a project manager …
In 2006, the Heritage Health Index identified millions of items in the nation’s museums, libraries and other cultural institutions that were in danger due to neglect, poor environmental conditions, lack of training, and other causes. As a result of the findings, the federal Institute for Museum and Library Services made funds available to states wanting to develop plans that combat for these heritage collections.
The Oregon Museums Association, on behalf of a collaboration of Oregon museums, libraries and other cultural institutions, is spearheading the Oregon preservation training planning effort. This website contains information about the grant.
Want to learn more? Check it out!
