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Oregon Reads 2009

Applegate, Shannon Skookum: an Oregon Pioneer Family's History and Lore
This book chronicles the history of the Applegate family beginning with their journey along the Oregon Trail to the Yoncalla Valley to the present day.

Beckham, Stephen Dow Requiem for a people: the Rogue Indians and the frontiersmen
Originally published in 1971, this classic study chronicles the consequences of settlers, war and other forces on the Rogue River Indians.

Dary, David The Oregon Trail: an American saga
The Oregon Trail was the longest voluntary migration in history. Using primary sources, this book covers the history of the fur traders, missionaries, farmers, gold-seekers, and others who made this trip and had a profound influence on the American West.

Dirlik, Arikf Chinese on the American frontier
This collection of articles provides an overview of Chinese life in 19th century America in the West, including a section specific to the Northwest.

Etulain, Richard W Beyond the Missouri: the story of the American West
Covering a variety of topics including political, social and cultural changes, this volume chronicles the history of the American West and its changes starting with the first people in the area and continuing on to the present day.

Husted, Bette Lynch Above the Clearwater: living on stolen land
This collection of essays touches on a variety of social and cultural topics as the author follows her family's history that begins on land in North Central Idaho that was originally home to the Nez Perce Indians.

Inada, Lawson Fusao Drawing the line: poems
Oregon's current Poet Laureate shares poetry about Oregon, Japanese American life and other topics in this collection.

Inada, Lawson Fusao Only what we could carry: The Japanese American Internment Experience
This collection of letters, stories, poetry and art reflects the experiences of many of the Japanese Americans held in internment camps during World War II.

Koppel, Tom Kanaka: the untold story of Hawaiian pioneers in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
Koppel uses primary sources and interviews to piece together the experiences of Hawaiians who immigrated to the Pacific Northwest in the late 1800s.

Lowenstein, Steven The Jews of Oregon, 1850 - 1950
Using primary sources and oral histories, Lowenstein details the history of Jewish communities throughout Oregon. The book covers pioneer migrations in the 1800s to middle of the 20th century.

Oregon Council for the Humanities The First Oregonians: an illustrated collection of essays on traditional lifeways, Federal-Indian relations, and the State's Native People today
The First Oregonians is a collection of essays reflecting the story of the native people of Oregon. This history covers life before the Oregon Trail up to contemporary times.

Oregon Council for the Humanities Nosotros: the Hispanic people of Oregon: essays and recollections
Nosotros contains essays and narratives which cover the history, influence and perspectives of the Hispanic community in Oregon.

Ravage, John W. Black Pioneers: Images of the Black experience on the North American Frontier
Ravage has collected previously unpublished photographs showing the experience of African Americans in the frontier West, including a chapter on the Pacific Northwest.

Tamura, Linda Hood River Issei: an oral history of Japanese settlers in Oregon's Hood River Valley
Through interviews conducted in the 1980's when the youngest Issei interviewed was 82 yrs old, Tamura collected oral histories of Japanese who immigrated to the US between the 1890's and 1924 to settle in the Hood River Valley. Themes explored include cultural experiences, immigration, settlement and internment during World War II.

Wendt, Ingrid From here we speak: an anthology of Oregon Poetry
This anthology collects a variety of Oregon poetry, from the songs of the Native Oregon Tribes to contemporary offerings. This collection follows the history of Oregon poetry and provides a unique perspective of Oregon community and history.

Willingham, William F. Starting over: community building on the eastern Oregon frontier
Focusing on the creation of a frontier community, this family history covers the settlement of Long Creek Valley in Eastern Oregon from the late 1800s to the 20th century.