About the Oregon History Project
The Oregon History Project is a digital resource of the Oregon Historical Society Museum and Research Library. So far, hundreds of historical records and artifacts from the unique and extensive OHS collections have been digitized, annotated, and organized using the State of Oregon Department of Education standards and guidelines. The OHP provides historical Narratives written by Pacific Northwest historians and an online Learning Center for teachers and students. The OHP is part of the OHS Digital History Projects, which include The Oregon Encyclopedia and Oregon TimeWeb. Using expert scholarship and OHS's extensive collections of photographs, artifacts, and archival materials, the OHP, The OE, and the Timeweb make Oregon history free and accessible to everyone.
Featured Historical Records
Third Grade Class, Blachly School
This 1952 photograph shows the members of a third-grade class at the Blachly School in ...
Schools for the City Campaign Literature, 1973
This pamphlet encouraged Portland voters to support a ballot measure that would have increased temporarily ...
Boys at the Chemawa Indian School
This undated photograph shows a school-wide view of the boys at Chemawa Indian School after ...
The Oregon Encyclopedia
The Oregon Encyclopedia (The OE) is an online resource for information on the state’s significant people, places, events, institutions, and biota. Acknowledged nationally for its innovative design and the quality of its content, The OE is the only encyclopedia of its kind in the region.
Oregon History Wayfinder
The Oregon History Wayfinder is an interactive map that identifies significant places, people, and events in Oregon history. Each point on the map connects to the historical records and scholarship on the Oregon History Project and The Oregon Encyclopedia. The Oregon History Wayfinder is supported in part by the Oregon Heritage Commission.
Comic City, USA. Exhibit August 12 - January 31
With recent blockbuster smashes featuring superhero legends, the comic book industry has experienced a surge of popular support. While there are many Oregonians picking up a comic book for their first time, the comic industry in Oregon has a long and influential history. Comic City, USA celebrates this history and profiles fifteen of the most iconic artists that have made the industry into the global powerhouse it is today.
