Narratives
The OHP Narratives are written by Pacific Northwest historians with expertise in regional geography, economies, and culture. The topics are divided into sections, organized as short chapters in a longer story, which together provide introductions to significant places and events in Oregon’s history.
This Land, Oregon
This Land, Oregon, a narrative history of Oregon, is written by one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected scholars. William G. Robbins is Emeritus Distinguished …
Lewis and Clark: From Expedition to Exposition, 1803-1905
For people living in the Pacific Northwest, few historical events have more imaginative power than the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Students learn about the journey, …
As Long as the World Goes On: The Land and People of Southwest Oregon
As Long as the World Goes On explores the geography of southwestern Oregon, the Native cultures of the region, the history of Euro-American contact and …
Canneries on the Columbia
“Canneries on the Columbia” is a bit different from the other narratives you’ll find in the Oregon History Project. The focus here is on methodology …
Commerce, Climate, and Community: A History of Portland and its People
In “Commerce, Climate, and Community,” historian William Toll examines the tensions between social classes and ethnic groups in the City of Portland and the emergence …
