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Perseverance

A History of African Americans in Oregon's Marion and Polk Counties

By: Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers,Sheridan McCarthy,Stanton Nelson

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Perseverance

A History of African Americans in Oregon's Marion and Polk Counties

By: Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers,Sheridan McCarthy,Stanton Nelson

From the beginning, even before the wagon trains, African Americans have played an essential part in building Oregon. In Marion and Polk counties, they overcame the obstacles of wilderness, prejudice, and isolation, helping to create a vibrant community. They have often been left out of the paintings and statues, but Perseverance brings you many of their names and describes the ways they have made history, taking their rightful place among pioneers past and present in the Willamette Valley. Oregon history is the richer for Perseverance. Thanks to the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers for documenting the history and character of Oregon 's African Americans. We can now fully embrace the African American community 's perseverance and hardships and triumphs and rejoice in their innumerable contributions to our state. This book shines a spotlight on some important Oregonians you ve probably never heard of, and fills large gaps in our state 's history. Mary Oberst, First Lady of Oregon, 2003 11 This carefully researched document brings the story of Oregon 's African Americans to life. Perseverance is a must read for those who love history and, even more, tales of the people who made Oregon. Victor Atiyeh, Governor of Oregon, 1979 87 This book fills a big gap in the history of African Americans in Oregon. I encourage history lovers to read it and learn more about an important aspect of Northwest history. George L. Vogt, Executive Director, Oregon Historical Society Perseverance offers an extremely insightful picture of Oregon history, providing a glimpse into the true diversity of Oregon society by giving voice to those who have previously been ignored. Readers will learn about the heritage of the African American community in western Oregon as well as the complexities and challenges they faced. Peter MacMillan Booth, PhD, Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill

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1450748783

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African Americans of Portland

By: Oregon Black Pioneers,Kimberly Stowers Moreland

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African Americans of Portland

By: Oregon Black Pioneers,Kimberly Stowers Moreland

The prolific journey of African Americans in Portland is rooted in the courageous determination of black pioneers to begin anew in an unfamiliar and often hostile territory. By 1890, the majority of Oregon's black population resided in Multnomah County, and Portland became the center of a thriving black middle-class community.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738596191

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9780738596198

African Americans of Portland

By: Oregon Black Pioneers,Kimberly Stowers Moreland

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By: Oregon Black Pioneers,Kimberly Stowers Moreland

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Oregon Blue Book

Almanac and Fact Book

By: Oregon Secretary of State,Oregon State Archives

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Almanac and Fact Book

By: Oregon Secretary of State,Oregon State Archives

State of Oregon Blue Book, Almanac and Fact Book

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Partners/West Book Distributing Incorporated

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0966971922

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9780966971927

Jacksonville

By: Margaret LaPlante,Southern Oregon Historical Society

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Jacksonville

By: Margaret LaPlante,Southern Oregon Historical Society

It was the winter of 18511852 when the word gold echoed throughout the valley. Soon hundreds of gold miners flocked to Table Rock City, later renamed Jacksonville. In short order, families arrived and took out donation land claims and began farming, raising stock, and opening businesses. Many had already emmigrated from Europe, Canada, Ireland, and England. Jacksonville had its own Chinatown that was home to the many Chinese who had traveled far seeking their fortune through gold mining. When the railroad bypassed Jacksonville in 1883 in favor of the new town of Middleford, later renamed Medford, Jacksonvilles fortunes reversed. During the ensuing decades, the towns buildings fell into disrepair. The threat of bulldozers leveling the downtown core in the late 1960s brought out a renewed interest in preservation. Today Jacksonville is a National Historic Landmark District and looks much as it did 150 years ago.

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