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O 0063.001.0009.005 1910-01-25 OK MCHS Building Thread Crochet thread, one roll in box. "Barbour's F.D. A. Linen Crochet Thread - - Number 30 - - 80 yards per ball". Pat. January 25, 1910.
O 0063.001.0020.001.01 OK MCHS Building Hoop, Skirt Multi-ring dress hoop held together by vertical strips of linen straps. Used in dressmaking. Rounded shape.
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O 0063.001.0020.001.02 OK MCHS Building Hoop, Skirt Multi-ring half skirt dress hoop held together by vertical strips of linen straps. Used in dressmaking.
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O 0063.001.0035.003.02 c. 1915 OK MCHS Building Sewing Directions for ' Venetian Lace Crocheted Bag'. Reads: "The Best Imported Crochet Cotton Made Use F. S. C Crochet Cotton in WHITE or LINEN COLOR In numbers 3-5-15-20-30 According to Size of Bag Wanted" Item 2 of 12
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O 0074.001.0035.001 OK MCHS Building Bottle, Medicine "Norwich -- Syrup of FLAXSEED, LICORICE, WILD CHERRY and MENTHOL COMPOUND -- CREOSOTED" Bottle - clear glass. Black Top. White label. Used for cough relief
Was property of Harry Cronise.
O 0074.001.0035.002 OK MCHS Building Box "Norwich -- Syrup of FLAXSEED, LICORICE, WILD CHERRY and MENTHOL COMPOUND -- CREOSOTED" Box - Orange and white. Brown lettering.
Used for cough relief
Was property of Harry Cronise.
O 0076.001.0001 1926-1928 OK MCHS Building Napkin Linen table napkins. White with orange stripes on two sides Orange and blue stripes down middle. Doner says " Linens from Mill on Madison Street"
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O 0076.001.0002 1926-1928 OK MCHS Building Napkin Linen table napkins. White with orange stripes on two sides Orange and blue stripes down middle. Doner says " Linens from Mill on Madison Street"
Item 2 of 4
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O 0076.001.0003 1926-1928 OK MCHS Building Napkin Linen table napkins. White with orange stripes on two sides Orange and blue stripes down middle. Doner says " Linens from Mill on Madison Street"
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O 0076.001.0004 1926-1928 OK MCHS Building Napkin Linen table napkins. White with orange stripes on two sides Orange and blue stripes down middle. Doner says " Linens from Mill on Madison Street"
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O 0076.060.0007 OK MCHS Building Collar Linen collar with "pulled" lace edge. White or ivory color.
O 0076.060.0008 OK MCHS Building Cuff Linen cuff. Trimmed in crocheted lace.
O 0078.012.0003 1898c OK MCHS Building Linen Linen material. Sufficient for 12 napkins. Woven on a Jaquard Loom. Pattern of 5 circles on one side, six on the other. Two bell shaped flowers and two leaves per circle, alternate rows of blossoms and leaves in center.
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Lables: "Irish Manufacture" in pencil: No 30/561 22/22 222 1/2 x 258" ( or 21 1/2" per napkin)
Bought from Lipman's Store in Portland, as manufactured from Oregon Flax, Dr. Pearce learned about material from Mr. J. J. Murphy at a dinner party with Mrs. William and Mrs. Lord.
O 0081.007.0063.003 1968 OK MCHS Building Calendar 1968 calendar compliments of Pioneer Trust Company with historical pictures of Salem, OR
O 0083.043.0016 1927-10 MCHS Building Documents Box of Daue Family and Business letters and bills. Significant items: - Oregon Linen Mills Inc., October 1927, on bond sales and critical financial state of company. - Cherrian correspondence, 1923 (2) - "Neskowin Park" advertising, 1918 - Letter of thanks from Governor of Oregon to Elmer Daue for his work on census of 1917. - Letter announcing candidacy of Elmer Daue for Alderman. - Letter of appointment of Elmer daue as First Clerk of the 2nd Set of Election Board in Salem #17, 1924. - Thank you letter from Brig. Gen Thomas Rilea to Elmer Daue for offer of fish trap net for camouflage, February 10, 1942. - Letter from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company to Mr. H.P. Minto, dated February 16, 1904.
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O 0084.045.0001b 1876 OK MCHS Building Fan, Brise Ivory, with white silk. 10 - 3/4" end leaves, 14 - 4 1/2" short leaves, attached to white silk. 1 end leaf broken and repaired. Silk at that end shot.
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With card "from Daddy to Mother, 1876". Wrapped in white linen.
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P 0084.053.0094 SALEM LINEN 1981 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Close up shot of a piece of woven linen fabric bearing a sewn on printed tag reading: "Salem Linen -- Loomed by Ruth."
84.53.94
O 0088.025.0001 1896 OK MCHS Building Sheet, Flat White cotton sheet for bed. In one corner is written "W. A. Newson" 1896 To cover bed
"W. A. Newson -- 1896" written at one corner. Records say, "Came from Mrs. Ella King."
Came from Mrs. Ella Klang. It was in her linens when her house and belonging were sold. Her second husband Wm. Klang was a house wrecker here in Salem. Think it came from some house he wrecked.
O 0091.026.0003.001 1930c OK MCHS Building Spool, Sewing Spool with partial label reading "Linen Thread". Spool, empty. 3 cord, 4 ounces.
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O 0999.019a 1940c OK MCHS Building Shoe, Pump Women's Left high heeled shoe. Black linen or silk cover. Cutout toes. Cloth "bows" on toe of shoe. Note says: "Meir (sic) and Franks" 1945 World War 2"
O 0999.019b 1940c OK MCHS Building Shoe, Pump Women's Right high heeled shoe. Black linen or silk cover. Cutout toes. Cloth "bows" on toe of shoe. Note says: "Meir (sic) and Franks" 1945 World War 2"
O 0999.021 OK MCHS Building Collar White linen embroidered collar. Cutwork and white embroidery decoration. Flowers in design.
O 0999.108 1940c-1950c OK MCHS Building Cloche Woman's hat. Bright pink linen hat. White and pink artificial flowers across front
O 0999.120 OK MCHS Building Runner, Table Table runner, Ivory linen with cut work and crochet "lace". Three star designs of linen.
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O 0999.121 OK MCHS Building Tablecloth White linen table (or possibly buffet) cover. Cutwood and crochet on 3 sides. Straight. Hemmed edge on 4th side. Edging.
O 0999.122 1920c-1930c OK MCHS Building Runner, Table Ivory linen table cover. Ivory embroidered edges. Scalloped edges. Round
O 0999.137 OK MCHS Building Cover, Pillow Linen throw pillow cover, embroidered with pink and red rose design and green stems and leaves. Fringe is on two of the ends.
O 0999.151 OK MCHS Building Doily White Linen doily. Crocheted edge.
O 0999.153 OK MCHS Building Doily Ivory linen doily with embroidered blue flowers with green leaves and stems. Scalloped edge with embroidered edging.
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O 0999.154 OK MCHS Building Valance Ivory crocheted valence with linen band at top with 4 button or hook holes
O 0999.156 OK MCHS Building Tablecloth Linen cover for table or buffet. Has crocheted lace on 3 sides, hemmed but no lace on the fourth.
O 0999.157 OK MCHS Building Tablecloth Ivory Linen cover for table or buffet. Elaborate cutwork and crocheted edging
O 0999.218 OK MCHS Building Doily Ivory linen doily with red strawberries and gold leaves embroidered in center area
O 0999.248 OK MCHS Building Runner, Table Linen (wheat) and lace table runner with floral design and scalloped edges
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O 0999.558 OK MCHS Building Album, Record Phonograph Record album. Bound album contains 12 pages for housing 73 RPM records. Inside front cover has a "title/ artist" sheet (blank). Album has brownish paper covered boards with blak linen reinforcement around spine. Twelve records are included. Artists include Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Harry James, Fred Waring, Paradise Foland Trio, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Spivak, Artie Shaw, Fritz, Kris Car, Judy Garland, and Poncho.
O 0999.686 OK MCHS Building Millinery Millinery. Sixteen (16) various items used in hat making. Possibly came from Louis Miller, School of Millinery. Includes: - Netting pieces, black (2) for veil or decortication - Netting pieces, brown (2) for veil or decortication - Felt forms, (4) - Roll of linen banding - Netting, starched for stiffening hat form - Bands, metal (2) - Bands, plastic (2) - Wires, Metal (2) - Louie Miller Mailing envelope Some items may be from Renska Swart store. New, unused items.
O 1984.069.0010a OK Mill Building Jacket One jacket to a two piece summer suit. Short sleeves, raglan style , pink linen. The jacket comes just below the waist. Buttons in front have been removed. Back neckline has a bow that is pinned on. Unlined and home made.
O 1984.069.0010b OK Mill Building Skirt One suit, two piece. Pink linen skirt, (short) . Back 7" pleat and side metal zipper. Hook and Eye closing and pink lawn lining.
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O 1984.069.0016 Missing Could Not Locate Dress One baby dress. Linen. White.
O 1984.069.0021 Missing Could Not Locate Scarf One Handkerchief. Linen. White
O 1984.069.0026 OK MCHS Building Parasol One cream colored linen parasol with a can handle; Eyelet design around edges; Wood burl end cap on the handle;
O 1985.044.0011 OK MCHS Building Dress Child's Dress. One to three years. Linen. No collar. Pull over with one button at neck.
O 1985.044.0012 OK MCHS Building Dress Child's Dress. One to three years. Linen with lace. Lace collar. Button on back.
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O 1985.044.0013 OK MCHS Building Dress Child's Dress. Six months to one year. Hand made embroitery. White. Linen. Snap insted of button.
O 1985.044.0017.003 1890-1900 OK MCHS Building Cover, Pillow Pillow tops. Ivory linen with satin thread emboridered. Design of flowers (pink and blue), light blue lacking .
O 1985.051.0006 OK MCHS Building Tablecloth Table Cloth. Linen. Flour desing emboidered. White and Yellow thread with patches of light Red fabric. Light Black thread border.
O 1985.081.0007 Collar White linen collar, drawn-work trim.
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O 1985.081.0008 Collar White linen collar, lace trim.
O 1987.004.0003 OK MCHS Building Dress Linen Dress. Lace Trim. Light Blue
O 1987.004.0005 OK MCHS Building Apron Apron (waist), linen. Lace edge and embroidered flowers at bottom. White on white.
P 1994.005.0017 MILES LINEN COMPANY 1928-02-12 Photo Cabinet 205B Print, Photographic Miles Linen Company, Linen Mill Building, 2150 Fairgrounds Road. Razed November 1998.
A 1994.014.0003 ARTICLES BY BEN MAXWELL. 1955 OK MCHS Building Scrapbook Bound scrapbook of articles of historic episodes by Ben Maxwell, covering surrounding area.
Scrapbook could have belonged to Millard A. Pekar, 4910 Coloma Drive, SE. Al Jones picked them up at a 1st Christian Church rummage sale. Page 12 Catalog / Objectid / Objname Title/Description Date Status Home Location
O 1994.049.0002 SALEM CHERRIAN 1944-09 MCHS Building Periodical Salem Cherrian, Issue No. 4, Salem, Oregon, September 1944. 4 page newspaper. These issues were sent to all military service people from Marion County. Service men are listed in alpha order in "Where's Elmer?".
Note: Donation by Reid Hanson (listed as William R. Hanson).
O 1996.021.0001 1940c OK MCHS Building Towel, Hand Linen Hand Towel, made at Salem Linen Mills. 100% Linen, Never use. Off white with green trim border
Donor Irene Kleen's father, Lester C. McLeod was President/General Manager of Salem Linen Mills, from 1935 - 1945, according to the city directories we have and the mill was at 1485 Madison Ave., Salem. Mrs. Kleen said her brother, Carl McLeod, managed the mill briefly upon returning from the South Pacific at the end of World War II.
O 1997.027.0001 A TRIP AROUND SALEM, OREGON BY CAMERA ROUTE MCHS Building Booklet Small booklet, staple-bound, entitled 'A Trip Around Salem, Oregon', by Camera Route; Illustrated booklet showing intersting places in and around Salem, Oregon;
P 1998.010.0016 OK Print, Photographic Horses used in cutting flax. Large group of people dressed in suits in background. Machine is an early prototype of an experimental strawberry harvester. Made and operated for Oregon strawberry Commission by OSU. Machine identified by Mike Ricks of Jefferson who worked on one of the prototypes. Salem Public Library MJON 0110
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P 1998.010.0027 1917-1927 OK Print, Photographic Flax Field, sheaves of flax in field. Storage shed in background. Possibly Oregon State Prison at right of sheds. Prisoners worked raising flax.
P 1998.010.0032 1935-1945 OK Print, Photographic Worker turning bundles of flax in flax rotting shed at Oregon State Penitentiary. Process required regular turning of flax. Prisoners were employed here. Salem Public Library MJON 0138
P 1998.012.80 1940c Photo Interior of Miles Linen Co., 2150 Fairgrounds Road. Building torn down in October, 1998.
P 1998.033.0001 MILES LINEN COMPANY EMPLOYEES 1931-09-15 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Right and Left sides of photo of Miles Linen Company Employees. Charles M. Kinney is in back row to right of man wearing a tie, and standing below the left window. Linen Company President was Henry R. Crawford, Secretary-Treasurer was Lester L. Laws, Fred J. Gilbralth was manager. 2150 Fairgrounds Road North East. Bradfield-Smyth Lumber Company, 2140 Fairgrounds Road North East is shown on right.
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O 1998.033.0001a 1940c OK MCHS Building Net, Fishing Fishing net. Off-white linen twine tied into netting. Used to catch fish. Sample of fish netting made at Miles Linen Thread Company, 1940c.
O 1998.033.0002 1940c OK MCHS Building Net, Fishing Fishing net. Off-white linen twine tied into netting. Used to catch fish. Sample of fish netting made at Miles Linen Thread Company, 1940c.
O 1998.033.0003 1940c OK MCHS Building Net, Fishing Fishing net. White synthetic twine tied into netting. Used to catch fish. Sample of fish netting made at Miles Linen Thread Company, 1940c.
O 1998.033.0004 1940c OK MCHS Building Spool, Twine Spool of linen twine. Off-white , brownish colored heavy linen twine wrapped around a wooden spool. Spool has a 11/16" hole in the center running end to end. To be used to make fish netting. Donor says twine-thread was made at Miles Linen Thread Company, 1940c.
P 1999.003.0014 FLAX 1935c MCHS Building Print, Photographic Handling Flax. Belts and tables in foreground. Loaded wagon, horses and handlers in background. Salem Public Library MJON 0109
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A 1999.006 KATHRYN GUNNELL PAPERS OK MCHS Building
Hundreds of photographs, negatives, movie film, personal papers and belongings of Kathryn Gunnell.
O 1999.012.0019 1939c OK MCHS Building Trophy Flax Festival Parade Trophy. Bronze colored metal two handled cup on top of round pedestal base. Darker portion of pedestal is engraved. "1st Prize -- 1939 -- Flax Festival Parade" Name of manufacturer impressed on bottom of base.
P 2001.007.0020 CHERRIANS AT ROSE FESTIVAL 1932 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Cherrians in uniforms, posed in front of Rose Festival Parade Float in Multnomah Stadium, Portland. Inscription on the back in pencil reads: "First Appearance in Salem made Linen Suits." June 17, 1932 at rose Festival. Back Row -- Frank G. Deckebach Jr., John Dallaban, Dr. O. A. Olson, George Arbuckle, A. A. Keene, A. A. Gueffroy, H. V. (Tiny) McNamara, Elmer Dave, George C. Will, Tom Delaney, E. H. Kennedy, P. D. Quisenberry. On Float -- Walter Mulloy, Gardner Knapp. Front Row -- F. J. Gibraith, Roy Simmons, Gus Hixson, Carl Gabrilson, C. E. Wilson, Howard Hulsey, Ruff White.
Printer's mark in ink on back reads: Arthur M. Prentiss. Commercial Photogrpaher 45 4th Street Portland, Ore.
P 2003.005.001 1925-1935 OK Print, Photographic Linen type post card. "Fishing is good in the Northwest" showing four views of fish photos.
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P 2003.005.002 1935-1945 OK Print, Photographic Linen type post card showing "Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem," look to the South West.
P 2004.010.0745 1915-1925 Print "Flax harvest about 1920". Team and wagon in field.
O 2004.025.0632 OK MCHS Building Antimacassar Three hand embroidered white linen cutwork style antimacassar (chair covering linen).
O 2004.025.0633 OK MCHS Building Towel, Show White linen hand towel with bottom hem attached with embroidery. Has "MRS" embroidered monogram.
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O 2004.037.0003 1927 OK Mill Building Pillowcase Linen baby pillow cover
O 2005.004.0001 BABY DRESS WORN BY JOSEPH ROBERT DAVIDSON OK Mill Building Dress, Infant White linen or cotton baby dress; short sleeved with a floral cutwork yoke/bodice and parallel bands of cutwork along the skirt; Gold colored metal "epaulet" found on each shoulder; epaulet consists of a cartouche with a floral pattern with a segmented metal chain that affixes to create a loop by means of a clasp at one end;
A 2005.026.0001 SALEM CHERRIANS - NEWSLETTERS 1945 MCHS Building Newsletter Folder #1: Contains brochure announcing Salem's Cherryland Festival, June 15-17, year not specified; Monthly Salem Cherrian Newsletters, April 1945 - September 1945 (the latter announcing the end of WWII).
L 2006.040.0055 ILLUSTRATED MEMORIES & HISTORY OF THE 1997 OK MCHS Building Book LIVESLEY-ROBERTS COMMUNITY, 1840S TO 1940S Illustrated Memoirs & History of the LIvesley-Roberts Community compiled by Doug Chambers.
L 2006.059.0002 DYNAMIC DECADES: A HISTORY OF SALEM AREA 1965 MCHS Building Booklet CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEDICATED TO THOSE A history of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce from 1884-1965; Includes information on the Chamber's beginnings and early industries.
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P 2006.086.0176.085 CHERRYLAND FESTIVAL -- PARADE 1948 MCHS Building Negative, Film Parade, Liberty and State. '49 Oldsmobile convertible, Float #15. Sign on side "Oregon Flax Festival Royal Court". In driver's seat, a young man with "butch" haircut and white shirt; sitting on back of front seat are two women, one with white blouse with big, ruffled collar and gingham skirt, and the one in the middle, with dark hair and a sash: "Flax Festival.....". Sitting on back of rear seat are three young women with flax bouquets, and sashes "Flax Festival" and the center one "Princess".
P 2007.001.2112 a-d 1916/ / OK Print, Photographic Salem Linen Mill
P 2007.001.2113 / / OK Print, Photographic Flax Processing Tank
P 2007.001.2114 1905/ / OK Print, Photographic Harvesting Flax
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P 2007.001.2116 / / OK Print, Photographic Processing Flax, Man handling Flax with Pitchfork
P 2007.001.2117 / / OK Print, Photographic Former location of Fort Hoskins
A 2007.027.0015 SALEM CITY MAP OK Map Cabinet Drawer 1 Map Salem Circa 1951; Street map ; city limits, separate map of downtown, aerial photo of Salem to the East and photos of State Capitol, Oregon Flax Textiles building.
L 2007.070.0002 OREGON MAGAZINE 1934 MCHS Building Booklet Oregon Magazine April 1934
O 2008.020.0004 TABLE LINENS OK MCHS Building Runner, Table White linen table runner with purple cross-stitching on one end.
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L 2008.038.0091 OREGON MAGAZINE, JANUARY 1931, VOL. XXVI, NO. L OK Boxed Materials Magazine January 1931. Flax Fibre in Oregon U.S.A. by Col. W. B. Bartram; Right Angles.
L 2008.038.0092 OREGON MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 1931, VOL. XXVI, NO. OK Boxed Materials Magazine II. February 1931. Oil and Gas In Oregon by Hon. A. M. Jannsen; Are Criminals to Blame by Martin Ferrey; There is Farm Relief in this Diet Fad; Reno by Earl H. Leif; Check! by Jack Spong; Is Television a Fantastic Dream?; Oregon Writers; A Letter from Colonel Bartram; Some of the Encouraging Comments on the Flax Industry Number of the Oregon Magazine.
A 2008.064.0001 BENHAM DOCUMENTS, BOX #1 OK MCHS Building Archival Material 261 Documents. Short form inventory completed and stored in the box.
O 2009.090.0001 LINEN ROLL MCHS Building Bolt, Cloth Yards of white linen packaged in brown and blue paper. Made in Salem, Oregon.
O 2010.060.0241 06/03/1916 Shelf 135C Newspaper Clipping Article in the Eveing Telegram Secretary of State Olcott Grills Expert on Flax, demands statement of burned stock of Warden Minto and Secretary Goodin regarding estimate of flax burned
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A 2010.067.0001 OK MCHS Building Scrapbook Scrapbook created by Peter E. Thomason of the Flax industry in the Turner area.
P 2010.067.0002 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Sepia Photo showing men gathering around what appears to be a wooden and metal warp beam, lifting it out of a railroad boxcar and onto a truck or cart. A man in a suit and a hat and a man in coveralls stand to the right of the image observing the group. Boxcar is painted with the Chicago and Northern lettering. Found between pages 2 and 3 of Scrapbook 2010.067. Note found will it reads: "Equipment for Linen Mill"
P 2010.067.0003 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Image shows man in overalls, button-up sweater, glasses and flat topped hat standing to the side of a belt driven loom. Two shuttles sit on top of loom. Crowd gathers in the back of the image and looks on. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 2 and 3 of Scrapbook 2001.067 showing labelled with a stickey note: "Linen Mill Marion County"
P 2010.067.0004 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Woman wearing a light colored dress and darker clored apron standing in front of a spinning frame. Floor in the foreground is wet and has piles of chaff visible. Crowd can be seen behind the woman. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 2 and 3 of Scrapbook 2001.067 Stickey note found with the photo: "Showing machinery in Linen Mill"
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P 2010.067.0005 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Agricultural field with low grwoing plants, patches with a taller tree growing spread out evenly throughout. Foliage and hills visible in background. Sepia Photo 6 X 8 found between pages 2 and 3 of Scrapbook 2001.067 showing Flax field
P 2010.067.0006 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Field with flax. Man's head and shoulders just visible in the upper right quadrant of the image. Fence and buildings along horizon line. To the left of the image is a cluster of Douglas Fir Trees.Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 13 and 14 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Imprinted by typewriter on back: "Flax Field at Thomason Ranch near Turner"
P 2010.067.0007 FLAX FIELD AT THOMASON RANCH NEAR TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Field with flax. Man's head and shoulders just visible in the upper right quadrant of the image. Fence and buildings along horizon line. To the left of the image is a cluster of Douglas Fir Trees. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 13 and 14 of Scrapbook 2001.067: (Copy 2) Mark on back reads: "IN reproducing this picture credit must be given A.M. Prentiss, Portland, Oregon."
P 2010.067.0008 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Image shows row of flax in foreground and agricultural implement drawn by three horses/mules. Livestock slightly out of focus. Sepia Photo 5 X 7 Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Horse Drawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason Ranch Turner
P 2010.067.0009 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 Print, Photographic Image shows a row of flax on the right, and a man seated upon a harvesting machine driving three animals (looks like on horse and two mules. barn building visible to far left of image. Sepia Photo 5 X 7 Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Horse Drawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason Ranch Turner
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P 2010.067.0010 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic mage shows a row of flax on the right, and a man seated upon a harvesting machine driving three animals (looks like on horse and two mules. Man appears to be smoking a pipe.Sepia Photo 5 X 7 Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Horse Drawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason Ranch Turner
P 2010.067.0012 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 22 and 23 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Linen Mill in Marion County showing people gathered by time clock including Tommy Thomason, Peter Thomason, and Ora Pins Thomason (Warren)
P 2010.067.0013 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 22 and 23 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Gathering at Linen Mill
P 2010.067.0014 MACHINERY AT LINEN MILL 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Image shows woman in front of spinning machine lookin back over her shoulder. Man In coveralls and a bow tie standing to far left. Man pretending to weave on a loom in lower right. Crowd visbile in upper right.. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 22 and 23 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Machinery at Linen Mill
P 2010.067.0015 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Sepia Photo 2 1/2 X 7 Found between pages 24 and 25 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Fibre Flax 1925 Farm of B. O. Case & Sons
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P 2010.067.0016 FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Men hoisting large gear off bed of truck while man in coveralls looks on. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 24 and 25 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Pulling machine off truck at Linen Mill.
P 2010.067.0017 FLAX HARVEST 1925 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five men all with backs turned or bending over, sheaving stocks of flax. Sepia Photo 3 X 5 Found between pages 26 and 27 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Flax Harvest
A 2010.067.0018 MCHS Building Records Ephemeral material related to Flax industry in the turner area.
L 2010.080.0024 DYNAMIC DECADES: A HISTORY OF SALEM AREA 1965 MCHS Building Booklet CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEDICATED TO THOSE NOTE: Two (2) identical booklets under this number, labeled "A" and "B." "DYNAMIC DECADES," a History of Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Dedicated to those Honored - Salem Leaders of Yesterday by Stephen A. Stone, copyright 1965 - Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The author describes four eras of the Chamber of Commerce in four sections of the booklet followed by Section V -- Appendix (Brief additonal facts about names prominent in Salem Chamber history.) Photo on cover illistrates the former Chamber office building (torn down for parking lot) at Court and Cottage streets.
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P 2011.006.0445 FLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM, OREGON 1942 MCHS Building Postcard Tinted view of flax in shocks drying in a field in the Willamette Valley with sheds in the background. 2 cards 1942
P 2011.006.0844 INTERIOR MILES LINEN CO. SALEM, OREGON Mar. 2, 1941 MCHS Building Postcard The interior of the Miles Linen Co. in Salem showing three workers at the equipment inside a tall ceilinged building.
L 2011.025.0001 THE BIG BOOK OF FLAX: A COMPENDIUM OF FLAX 2011 MCHS Building Book FACTS, ART, LORE PROJECTS AND SONG Covers the history of flax and flax cultifvation
O 2011.027.0198 THE OREGON STATESMAN 03/28/1931 Newspaper Vol. 82, No. 2 Sections 1, 2 & 3 of The Oregon Statesman.
P 2011.030.0272 FLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM 1922 MCHS Building Print, Photographic Photo of postcard with large flax fields and storage sheds in background in Salem
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P 2011.030.0441 MILES LINEN CO. MCHS Building Print, Photographic Front of Miles Linen Co. building with another building to the right side.
O 2012.033.0001 LINEN TABLE CLOTH MCHS Building Cloth, Table Green linen tablecloth with white and green cutwork; Made of linen that was grown and spun by Oregon Penal Inmates at Oregon State Penitentiary
O 2012.033.0002 LINEN NAPKINS MCHS Building Napkin Four green linen napkins with white and green cutwork; Made of linen grown and spun by Oregon Penal Inmates
P 2012.049.0094 FLAX HARVEST Print, Photographic Black and white photograph of flax harvested by team of horses.
P 2012.049.0095 FLAX STACKS Print, Photographic Flax stacks in field, 1920s.
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A 2012.060.0001 SALEM SCRAPBOOK OK MCHS Building Scrapbook Scrapbook containing information on Salem Events including: Portland Rose Parade (Floats from Salem) Lebanon Strawberry Festival Cherrians First Presbyterian Church (Salem) Memorial Day Parade Cornerstone of New Capitol Santiam Beans Salem Linen Mills Mt. Angel Flax Plant Hops Picking; Prince and Princess of Norway Visit to Oregon Wildfire Salem Art Association Oregon Gubernatorial Inauguration 1959
O 2012.069.0001 NEUTRAL RECTANGULAR TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Rectangular textile woven with various neutral shades of white, tan, and beige. Textile is the widest of the group
O 2012.069.0002 GREEN, BLUE, AND YELLOW UNFINISHED TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Square woven textile containing light blue, bright green, and yellow thread. Textile is mostly suare, but an area of one corner is not fully extended. Textile is the longest of the group, and is woven somewhat less tightly than .0001. The entire pattern appears to be unfinished because of loose ends.
O 2012.069.0003 GREEN/BLUE PLAID TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Rectangular woven textile, containing a pattern of squares of varying colors. These include, lavender, green, blue, dark blue, and white. Textile is closely woven.
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O 2012.069.0004 UNFINISHED RED PLAID TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Rectanglular textile containing a pattern of squares of varying colors- including green, gray, blue, and white. The effect appears to look like plaid. It is evident that the textile was unfinished, as three sides have loose ends.
O 2012.069.0005 SMALL BLUE RECTANGULAR TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Smallest textile of the bunch. Woven in a very fine thread, it is hardly visible where the threads are woven together. The two short ends of the textile are scalloped, one is finished, and one is unfinished.
O 2012.069.0006 FOREST GREEN TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Small rectangular forest green textile, woven in fine thread. One short end is unfinished, while the other short end and one long end are scalloped. The other long end is finished.
O 2012.069.0007 BRIGHT GREEN TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Small rectangular bright green textile, much longer than it is wide, woven in fine thread. Three ends are (almost not visibly) scalloped, one is finished.
O 2012.069.0008 MIDNIGHT BLUE TEXTILE MCHS Building Fabric Small rectangular midnight blue textile, much longer than it is wide, woven in fine thread. Four ends are (almost not visibly) scalloped, while one long end is finished.
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O 2012.069.0009 CARD FROM SALEM LINEN MILLS MCHS Building Fabric Linen card with samples of a wide variety of colors, including pinks, blues, greens, yellows, browns, and a wide array of whites and other "natural" colors. Card advertises that linen is cheaper to use and own, and that it becomes more beautiful with use and age.
P 2012.077.0006 1968 CALENDAR PIONEER TRUST COMPANY 1968 MCHS Building Calender
L 2012.087.0001 THE SOUVENIR OF WESTERN WOMEN 1905 MCHS Building Book Biographical and historical book recording "woman's part in working out the plan of our Western civilization. Includes images and articles about and by women.
P 2012.087.0007 THANKSGIVING DINNER MCHS Building Print, Photographic Small snapshot showing a table with white linen set for meal. Gas lamp visible above table. Wooden cabinet and buffet visible in background. windows to right of image. Inscription in blue pen on back reads: Thanksgiving Dinner at Gene's and Georges in Grants Pass.
L 2013.010.0001 WILLAMETTE VALLEY VOICES: CONNECTING 2013 MCHS Building Magazine GENERATIONS Winter 2013, Volume II, No. I Community Celebrations edition; Featuring articles about: Celebrating Cherries In Salem -- Kylie Pine Bridging the Community through the May Day Fete: The May Day Celebration at the Oregon Normal School -- Erin Passehl The Linn County Pioneer Picnic: A Community Celebration Past Page 30 Catalog / Objectid / Objname Title/Description Date Status Home Location
and Present -- Ashley Sharatt Impacts on a Local Community: THe 1926 Oregon Trail Pageant of Eugene -- Julie Voelker Morris The Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival -- Rosalynn Rothstein Celebrating Our River Heritage -- Jennifer Huang We are Here To STay: The Annual Celebration of the REstoration of the Grande ronde Tribe-- David Lewis Mount Angel's Flax Harvest Festival and the WPA: Weaving Vaudeville into the Fabric of the Willamette Valley -- Damond Morris Willamette Valley Crop Festivals --Phil Decker Book Review: Fruit of the Sixties
O 2013.011.0001 LINNEA PURE LINEN THREAD MCHS Building Linen One small spool of green linen thread; Brand name "Linnea Pure Linen"; Weight 2 oz, approximately 450 yards;
O 2013.011.0002 LOOM LEGEND LINENS MCHS Building Linen Spool of white linen thread on gray colored cardboard spool; Silver paper label with blue text and illustration of a spinning wheel; Label reads: "Loom Legend Linens. Pure Linen. Made by Oregon Flax Spinning Co. PO Box 737 Canby Ore. Size. 12/2."
O 2013.011.0003 LOOM LORE BY SALEM LINEN MILLS MCHS Building Linen Spool of pink linen thread on a blue core wrapped in plastic; Paper label reads: "Loom Lore by Salem Linen Mills. Pure Linen. Fast Colors. Sold by Davis Cordage Company 564 Sixth St. San Francisco 3, California. Color: Dawn. Size 7/2."
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O 2013.011.0004 LOOM LORE BY SALEM LINEN MILLS MCHS Building Linen Spool of white linen thread on blue colored core in plastic packaging; Paper label reads: "Loom Lore by Salem Linen Mills. Pure Linen. Fast Colors. Sold by Davis Cordage Company, 564 Sixth ST San Francisco 3 California. Color Bleached. Size 14/2."
O 2013.011.0005 SAY LIN MIL BY SALEM LINEN MILLS MCHS Building Linen Spool of white linen thread on brown cardboard core. White and blue paper label reads: "Say Lin Mil by Salem Linen Mills. Pure Linen. Fast Colors. Sold by Davis Cordage Company. 564 Sixt St. San Francisco 3, California. Color Bleached. Size 12/1."
P 2013.013.0019 FLAX FIELDS OF SALEM, OR MCHS Building Postcard Flax fields and storage sheds, Salem, OR on colorized postcard. On back dated April 9, 1997 to Al Jones from Loren Lippert.
O 2014.082.0128 FLOUR SACK OK Mill Building Sack, Flour Flour Sack 28" X 14". On the Front: "Salem Mills Co Capitol Bakers Extra Flour Manufactured at Salem, Oregon Neville & Co. Bags and Twine, No 33 California St. S.F" Orange and green lettering on cream ground. The material appears to be linen. There is an image of the Capitol building near the top.
O 2014.082.0275 DEDICATION OF THE SALEM, OREGON MUNINIPAL 1929 MCHS Building Envelope AIRPORT Un-opened sealed envelope with airmail stamp. Sent Aug 9, 1929 to A. J. Roll in Santa Clara CA. Announcing the Dedication of the Salem Municipal Airport Aug 8-10 1929, "Trail 'em to Salem" The Linen Mill City. Mailed by George Kreyling Bound Brook N.J.
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O 2015.013.0005 STEREOTYPE MAT 1951 MCHS Building Plate, Stereotype One yellow mat with impressed type and images. Is page 9 of the Cavalcade of a Century edition of the Oregon Statesman Newspaper printed Wednesday, March 28, 1951. Includes articles on Natave Americans and circuit riders and advertisements for the W.P. Fuller & Co., and the Salem Linen Mills.
A 2015.013.0019 MONTE LEO JONES CARTOONS OK MCHS Building Scrapbook One sprial bound notebook "Belmont Du-O-Ring Filler book" with brown cover. Inside are secured on lined pages one photo of Monte Leo Jones and a series of published cartoons in various newspapers (including Capital Journal, Capital Press, Tech Prep - Benson High School and Oregon Journal) and various hand drawn cartoons. Last dated cartoon in the book is 1956 earliest date is 1947.
O 2015.018.0037 CONVENTION 1932 OK MCHS Building Ribbon 49th Annual convention of the Oregon Women's Christian Temperance Union, Oct 11-14 1932 Salem, Oregon Tan Linen
O 2016.014.0001 HANDWOVEN LINEN NAPKIN MATERIAL OK MCHS Building Napkin Rectangle of handwoven and spun linen. Linen was spun by Mary Yost Miller Johnson. Some bleach spots and some scorch discoloring on heavy napkin material.
O 2016.014.0002 HANDWOVEN LINEN NAPKIN OK MCHS Building Napkin Square of handwoven and spun linen. Linen was spun by Mary Yost Miller Johnson. Some stains. Heavy material.
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O ED 2001.112 Mill Building Bonnet Ecru linen cap, cutwork trim, no ties
O ED 2001.297 OK Mill Building Scarf Black linen scarf, woven with open sections and fringe.
O ED 2001.307 OK Mill Building Shirt Women size white linen shirt, stand-up narrow width collar and open tab in front long sleeves with narrow button cuff, white buttons.
O ED 2001.836 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Cream colored linen - woven piece with loosely knotted fringe on opposite edges.
O ED 2001.837 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Cream colored linen, woven tablecloth - fringe on two edges. Subtle pattern.
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O ED 2001.838 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Cream colored linen tablecloth - hand-done cutwork designs and edging.
O ED 2001.843 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Coarsely woven linen square tablecloth edged with blue blanket stitch along edge and corresponding stitch lines and corner squares approximately 4 inches in along entire edge.
O ED 2001.847 OK Mill Building Towel, Hand Fine woven towel, natural unbleached linen - embroidered with pink, yellow flower basket set on a black diamond.
O ED 2001.850a OK Mill Building Doily Rectangular shape, coarse natural cotton/linen blend. Stiffly starched. Edged with cut-work. Three pieces total.
O ED 2001.850b OK Mill Building Doily Rectangular shape, coarse natural cotton/linen blend. Stiffly starched. Edged with cut-work. Three pieces total.
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O ED 2001.850c OK Mill Building Doily Rectangular shape, coarse natural cotton/linen blend. Stiffly starched. Edged with cut-work. Three pieces total.
O ED 2001.862 OK Mill Building Napkin Blue woven linen napkin with cut-work design 1 1/2" in from edge on all 4 sides and satin stitched hem.
O ED 2001.864a OK Mill Building Napkin Green linen napkin hemmed with machine embroidered cross diamonds half inch from edge.
O ED 2001.864b OK Mill Building Napkin Green linen napkin hemmed with machine embroidered cross diamonds half inch from edge.
O ED 2001.864c OK Mill Building Napkin Green linen napkin hemmed with machine embroidered cross diamonds half inch from edge.
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O ED 2014.006.0004 Mill Building Collar Appliqued linen collar to be used for costume embellishment.
O ED 2016.001.0011 OK Mill Building Jacket Bolero jacket #7. Tan linen with ecru heavy lace inserts and trimming on gathered, flared sleeves. Open behind the lace. Very dressy.
O ED 2016.007.0001 COLLAPSIBLE IRON Mill Building Iron One silver iron with brown plastic collapsible handle. Under handle is a small brown plastic dial with settings "off, rayon, silk, wool, cotton, linen." Two pronged electrical plug with brown and white patterned fabric cover on cord. Fin of iron at base is marked: "The Winstead How. Mfg. Co. Winstead, Con. USA. Pat 2045284, 2086240, RE 21611, CSA APP No 5431. Fully Automatic Folding Iron. 750 W 115 V AC Only, Durabilt. CAt 193. UL Listed, Caution use with wall or base receptacle only. Serial Number 912.
P EX2011.001.0003 FLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM, OREGON. MCHS Building Print, Photographic Flax Fields and Storage Sheds. Mounted on foam cone.
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L L 2002-0026 LINEN-MAKING IN NEW ENGLAND 1640-1860 1980 Shelf MCHS Building Book History of linen making and its tools from 1640-1860. Has pictures and patterns of material before industry decline. Describes the tools used in the industry.
L L 2002-0030 OREGON'S FLAX: A NATURAL FIBER-AN ARTIFICIAL unknown Shelf MCHS Building Binder, Paperboard INDUSTRY A history of Flax and its role in the Oregon economy and industry hops.
Non-accession reference copy L 2002-0030REF on Shelf L10.C
L L 2002-0030REF OREGON'S FLAX: A NATURAL FIBER-AN ARTIFICAL unknown Shelf MCHS Building Binder, Three-Ring INDUSTRY A history of Flax and its role in the Oregon economy and industry hopes.
This is a non-accession reference copy L 2002-0030REF on Shelf L10.C Accession copy L 2002-0030 is in Rare and Fragile Books 2.
L L 2002-0041REF PROCESSING OF FLAX AT THE PLANT OF MILES Unknown Shelf MCHS Building Binder, Three-Ring LINEN COMPANY; SALEM, OREGON Synopsis of tour of the Miles Linen Company. Compliments of Sunde and d'Evers Co., Seattle, Washington.
L L 2002-041 OUTLINE OF THE PROCESSING OF FLAX AT THE 1929 OK MCHS Building Binder, Paperboard PLANT OF THE MILES LINEN COMPANY, SALEM, OR Typed document in paperboard binder. Includes a synopsis of a trip through the Miles Linen Company's Plant in Salem Oregon undertaken November 15th and 16th, 1929. Includes a list of directors of the Miles Linen Mill and staff, history of linen growth and production in the Mid-Valley area and description of processes. Also information about the industry men (from cannery Page 38 Catalog / Objectid / Objname Title/Description Date Status Home Location
industry) that came to tour the processes.
L L 2005-0044 MARION COUNTY HISTORY, VOLUME II, 1956 1956 Shelf MCHS Building Booklet The pamphlet contains articles on the covered bridges in Marion County, the Penitentiary, Willamette, the story of Tabitha Brown, William Parker and Parkersville, fur posts, Champoeg, Hubbard, Oregon flax, sketches of Salem.
L L 2005-0172 THE LADY'S GUIDE TO PLAIN SEWING 1993 OK MCHS Building Booklet A guide to plain sewing used in the construction of wearing apparel, and household linens: explained by the clearest directions and numerous engravings, designed for domestic use from 18th Century to present.
L L 2006-0184 OREGON HISTORICAL QUARTERLY Summer, 1994 Shelf MCHS Building Journal Wyatt, Steve M.: Flax and Linen: An Uncertain Oregon Industry Willingham, William F.: Family and Community on the Eastern Oregon Frontier Reminiscences: Snyder, Eugene Edumnd: C.S. Price As I Remember Him
L L 2006-0277 TRADITIONAL BED HANGINGS IN AMERICA April, 1978 OK Library C-13 Article Different types of bed hangings, valances or drapery for four-post beds in America
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L L 2007-0102 FLAX, ETC. 1995 Shelf Library C-13 Article Flax, Ramie, Rabbits and Hares, Cotton, Animal Fibers, Vegetable Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, Wool, Spinning wheel
L L 2007-0200 YOUR HANDSPINNING 1964 Shelf MCHS Building Book Wool, sheep, sorting fleece, learning to make a continuous yarn, the art of spinning wool, the spinning wheel, on buying a spinning wheel, flax, spinning other fibres, the spinning wheel in design, preparing spun yarns for use, machine-spun yarns
A M3 1966-001-0002-0009 FIBRE AND FABRIC MAGAZINE, TEXTILE GROUP 1958 4th Floor Storage A7 Magazine ASSOCIATIONS YEAR BOOK Fibre and Fabric Magazine, Textile Group Associations Year Book, 1958
This magazine was established in 1885. This Year Book identifies the members of each of its affiliated associations and it also contains several glossaries of terms. There is an adevertiser's index on the back page.
The Year Book contains lists of names and occupations for affiliated associations including: Eastern Maine Woolen Overseers Association Green Mountain Textile Overssers Association Master Dyers & Finishers Association New York State Textile Overseers Association Pennsylvania Textile Executives Association Shenandoah Valley Textile Executives Association Southern New England Textile Club Southern Textile Overseers Association Tri State Textile Association
This Year Book also contains: A Glossary of Wool Terms A Glossary of Silk Terms A Glossary of Woolen and Worsted Fabrics
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A Glossary of Cotton Fabrics A Glossary of Silk Fabrics A Glossary of Jute Fabrics A Glossary of Linen Fabrics
O M3 1972-003-0004 WALKING WHEEL OK Mill Building Wheel, Spinning Flax Walking Wheel (also known as Great Wheel) - drive wheel has 10 spokes, diameter measures at 45 inches. Sloped bed is fairly plain, some turning on outer edges as they join the band. Hand shaped at the hub. Drive wheel support measures at 19 inches with no cross brace. Wheel tension is accomplished with a tension screw mounted at the base of the Upright post. Spindle arrangement is a minor's wheel configuration. See pictures and attached multimedia document for design and finishing details.
O M3 1973-002-0001 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Irish linen tablecloth, no central seam, woven as one piece. Central pattern of grapevine with doves. Border vine with flowers; in between scattered flowers. Initials on both ends appear to be "E.K." or "C.M."
O M3 1973-010-0004 1830 OK Mill Building Chest Flat silver storage chest. Silver Empire style, mahogany, lift lid. 4 legs ball and ring turning to tapered foot. Lid and sides veneered black lines in-laid, diamond design around wooden keyhole escutcheon. Lid corners chamfered, brass hinges, screws & lock. Square nail & wire nails inside, blue silk/fine linen lining.
O M3 1973-025-0028a OK Mill Building Sham, Pillow Pillow sham, linen, centers crossed by 2 sets of 13 pleats, mounted in crochet open work, edged by pleated cloth and flounces.
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O M3 1973-025-0028b OK Mill Building Sham, Pillow Pillow sham, linen, centers crossed by 2 sets of 13 pleats, mounted in crochet open work, edged by pleated cloth and flounces.
O M3 1973-025-0042 OK Mill Building Towel Towel, linen, with fringe, and drawn desing of leaves and zig-zags. Central pattern of circles.
O M3 1973-025-0043 OK Mill Building Towel Towel, linen, with embroidered green design in circle, paper labeled "All Irish Linen RW 15256"
O M3 1973-025-0054a OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
O M3 1973-025-0054b OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
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O M3 1973-025-0054c OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
O M3 1973-025-0054d OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
O M3 1973-025-0054e OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
O M3 1973-025-0054f OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
O M3 1973-025-0054g OK Mill Building Napkin Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previous gift.
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O M3 1973-025-0054H OK Mill Building Napkin linen napkins, part of set of 10, fringed, corner squares and central square with crossed lines. Matches 73-25-55 tablecloth
O M3 1973-025-0055 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Tablecloth, linen, pattern matches 54.
O M3 1973-025-0075 OK Mill Building Pillowcase White linen pillow sham. Center - red emblem, 5 angel heads, outline stitch, "Angels sing thee to thy rest." Back panel white linen, attached 1 side. 4 sides sham edging - machine made 3" W lace - pattern outlined red emblem, thread. Red crochet edged.
O M3 1973-025-0078 OK Mill Building Wheel, Spinning Brunswick spinning wheel, triangular based and foot treadle; maple finish with maple wood, called Spinning Jenny for spinning flax.
Spinning Wheel made in the Brunswick style. Maple wood with a maple finish. Drive wheel has 8 spokes, diameter measures at 17 inches. Sloped bed is plain with minimal shaping. Double sided drive wheel support measures 18 inches with no cross brace. Wheel tension is accomplished with a tension screw on the end of the sloped bed. Flyer and bobbin are configured for double drive. See pictures and attached multimedia document for design and finishing details.
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O M3 1973-025-0103b OK Mill Building Scarf, Bureau Linen runner (displayed as towels), patterned with squares, etc.
O M3 1974-004-0001 1927 OK Mill Building Coverlet Jacquard coverlet of natural indigo blue and white, linen and wool. Edge design of tulips, center design of vines with buds, seven petal flowers and leaves. Bottom corners have name John Clark, John on one edge, Clark on the other. Border only on three sides.
O M3 1974-009-0001 1840-1863 OK Mill Building Cape Cape, black taffeta silk with braid trim and fringes, with brown linen lining. Braiding was originally black, but now looks brown. Distinctive civil war era corded seams. Hook and Eye clasp. Only one clasp is visible and no evidence of one having been there. The cording doesn't go clear to the hook. No fringe on back side of the sleeve. Has hook on each side to create sleeve. Hand-stitched. Back has two layers of fringe, the top layer 27 inches long.
O M3 1974-009-0002 1840-1863 OK Mill Building Bonnet Bonnet, quilted brown black silk, with crinoline head band for forehead. Brown, beige, and green plaid linen lining. Worn with cape (dolman) M31974-009-0001
O M3 1974-025-0001a,b Mill Building Sheets 2 sheets, heavy linen woven in two pieces and sewn together.
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O M3 1974-025-0002 OK Mill Building Pillowcase Linen case. initials "M.A.L." 1/6" in light red cross stitch.
O M3 1974-025-0004 Sheet Linen, fine, woven in two pieces and sewn together. Stencil "M. A. Grabenhorst" in black.
O M3 1974-025-0005 Napkin Napkin, linen. Initials "M.A.L." in faded red cross stitch. Floral center and border with leaves and outer chain design.
O M3 1974-025-0006 Napkin Linen, fringed. Stencil or ink "M Grabenhorst." Floral center with corner arabesques of leaves.
O M3 1974-025-0007 1822 OK Mill Building Towel, Hand Linen splash cloth with lower fringe. Embroidered with a central pattern and "1822" and "C". Embroidered outline stitch, pale beige thread. Top hem-hand stitched. Woven linen. Used back of commode sets.
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O M3 1974-025-0008 Towel Linen. One long edge has been turned in for a hem.
O M3 1974-033-0001 OK Mill Building Coverlet Coverlet of indigo and white linsey-woolsey. Two panels joined in center, pattern does not line up. Geometric design of diamonds and squares. Summer/winter overshot style of coverlet. Indigo color shows variations throughout coverlet.
O M3 1974-037-0001 4th Floor Collections FF2 Map Town Map glued onto linen. Map is 15" x 12 1/2". linen is 16" x 13 1/4". Map on grey paper using faded black ink with some black ink and pencil marks. The map shows various boxes, all 1" x 1/2", some with 3 to 4 lines within, and some empty. Along the bottom of the paper is what appears to b e an immage of a river, possibly the millstream or the Willamette. An offshoot streem is drown in the right corner, about 6 1/2" long. Ther are some names listed within the boses. Writing is in cursive. There are 11 rows of boxes across the bottom , and 9 up/down the left side. In the upper left corner is written "165 feet long, 66 feet wide". On the top is written "Oregon Institute". In the upper write corner written, "The streets are all 99 feet/ wide except thos numbering 89(?) / whare only 66 feet wide.
A M3 1974-037-0011 PLAT MAP SHOWING CITY OF SALEM Mill Building Map Plat Map shows blocks 1 through 84 of the city of Salem and ownership of some of the blocks. Illustration depicting Willamette River runs along bottom edge of map. Some chain measurements given. Along top is reference to Oregon Institute, this reference is the basis for the dates given.
Map is drawn in browning ink on blue tinged paper and mounted on linen. Crease marks throughout.
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O M3 1974-041-0020 BUNTING OK Mill Building Banner Bunting with 17 stars in a blue field at each end and 13 red and white stripes. Hand stitched linen
Worn by Mrs. Robert Judson in a Civil War Parade.
O M3 1974-041-0024a Deaccessioned Collar Collar, linen, triangular in shape, plaid weave, hemmed edge.
O M3 1974-044-0050 1810 OK Mill Building Coverlet Coverlet of indigo and white linsey-woolsey, mosaic design . Winter/summer weave structure. Two panels joined in center, pattern does not line up. 2.5" hem on one end, the hem was added due to wear. Other end has small turned hem. One side has selvage, other side has overcasted stitching , 19" from bottom end straight stitching stops, 6.5" from end all stitching ends. The indigo color shows variations throughout coverlet.
O M3 1974-044-0051 OK Mill Building Coverlet Coverlet, Overshot; Dog track and cross pattern ; 2 panels matching seam, fringe on 3 sides. Indigo Wool weft and natural cotton or linen
O M3 1974-044-0091 WHITE LINEN TABLECLOTH OK Boon House Tablecloth White linen tablecloth, machine hemmed, chrysanthemum pattern with center set in scalloped edge.
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O M3 1975-030-0001 OK Mill Building Purse white crochet with rose center. 3 tiers of scallops, linen lining. crochet cord and tassles
O M3 1975-033-0003 OK Mill Building Tablecloth hand drawn work edge, satin weave linen. hand hem.
Belonged to Harriet Abigail Richardson, donor's mother.
O M3 1975-033-0004a NAPKIN OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuschia pattern. 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice. Machine hemmed.
O M3 1975-033-0004b OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuschia pattern. 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice. Machine hemmed.
O M3 1975-033-0004C OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
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O M3 1975-033-0004D OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
O M3 1975-033-0004E OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
O M3 1975-033-0004F OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
O M3 1975-033-0004G OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
O M3 1975-033-0004H OK Mill Building Napkin Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center, 4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sides machine hemmed and two sides selvage.
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O M3 1975-033-0009 OK Mill Building Towel, Hand Linen towel with knotted fringe. Fleur-de-lis and flower motif, link chain around edge.
O M3 1975-033-0011 Mill Building Doily Large round doily with linen center and crocheted lace border; White;
O M3 1975-033-0012 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Doily doily or table cover, circular, embroidered with 5 petaled flowers. Battenburg lace edge of linen thread. Hand sewn on edge
O M3 1975-033-0013 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Scarf, Table table cover or doily, circular with embroidered five petal flowers. Battenburg lace edge of linen thread, hand sewn to edge of cover or doily
O M3 1975-038-0028 OK Mill Building Tie, Bow Tie, men's pre-tied, black, linen with elastic band and fastener.
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O M3 1975-047-0001 05/20/2008 OK Mill Building Jabot men's fashionable black silk, "Modes de Paris/ Jany 1835," otherwise might be called a dickey or bib, with pleated front, whlte lining with printed fiugures illustrating its use. Ties of brown silk on the bottom and black linen on top
O M3 1975-048-0001 1876 OK Mill Building Sheet Sheet, homespun, woolen, yellow, single twill.
Made for Thomas A. McClellan by his aunt about 1876 in Cumberland, Kentucky
O M3 1975-054-0002 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Doily Doily, linen, crocheted edge with 11 points
O M3 1975-059-0003 OK Mill Building Mattress Doll's bed pad, quilted diamond pattern, linen, with hemmed edge. Used with 75-59-1
O M3 1975-059-0004a OK Mill Building Sheet Doll's sheet, linen, hemmed edges. Used with 75-59-1
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O M3 1975-059-0004B OK Mill Building Sheet Doll's sheet, linen, hemmed edges. Used with 75-59-1
O M3 1975-059-0007 OK Mill Building Pillow, Doll Pillow, doll, linen cover
O M3 1975-059-0017a OK Mill Building Pillowcase white linen pillowcase with crocheted edge opening. Label: "Your Grandmother Deke"s pillow cases"
O M3 1975-059-0017b OK Mill Building Pillowcase white linen pillowcase with crocheted edge opening. Label: "Your Grandmother Deke_s pillow cases"
O M3 1976-008-0002a OK Mill Building Doily Crochet doily with linen insert.
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O M3 1976-009-0002 SAMPLER Boon House Sampler Linen, unfinished. Cros stitch capital letters, brown emb. small letters and numbers, cross stitch. "When I can read clear Title to monsions in the skies I will bed farewell to every fear and wipe my weeping eye."
Framed
O M3 1976-009-0004 MCHS Building Scarf Linen Damask, white. Nasturtium woven pattern. 2.5 inch fringed knotted. 5.75 inch border with red and white nasturtium pattern.
O M3 1976-013-0002 OK Mill Building Runner, Table Runner, table, linen, white, square drawn work around all sides of runner 2 inches in from border; center pattern of six drawnwork squares and six drawnwork hexagons 3 1/2 inch width - three patterns match and three are odd.
O M3 1976-013-0003 OK Mill Building Runner, Table Runner, table or piano, linen, white; crocheted edge on three sides. Seven diamond-shape inserts front of long edge, open chain crochet, two diamond-shape inserts on each end. Numerous small holes.
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O M3 1976-013-0004 OK Mill Building Doily Doily, chair back, white, linen; center patter in cross-stitch of various colors "Colonial Williamsburg", picture of house, carriage, ladies churning butter, bowl, gate, two candles, man, coffee and gazebo.
O M3 1976-013-0005 OK Mill Building Doily Doily, chair arm, white, linen, flower pattern design.
O M3 1976-013-0006a OK Mill Building Doily Doily, white, linen, three piece, cross-stitch flower pattern in various colors; chair set. Back 10 1/4" x 15 1/2" arms (2): 10 1/4" x 5 1/2"
O M3 1976-013-0006b OK Mill Building Doily Doily, white, linen, three piece, cross-stitch flower pattern in various colors; chair set. Back 10 1/4" x 15 1/2" arms (2): 10 1/4" x 5 1/2"
O M3 1976-013-0006c OK Mill Building Doily Doily, white, linen, three piece, cross-stitch flower pattern in various colors; chair set. Back 10 1/4" x 15 1/2" arms (2): 10 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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O M3 1976-013-0007 OK Mill Building Doily Doily, oval, white, linen, madeira work.
O M3 1976-013-0008 OK Mill Building Doily Doily, oval, white, linen, cut work wild rose on one end.
O M3 1976-021-0001 Mill Building Napkin White linen with blue and orange stripes. Hand-hemmed at 2 edges.
O M3 1976-021-0002 Mill Building Napkin White linen with blue and orange stripes. Hand-hemmed at 2 edges.
O M3 1976-021-0003 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
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O M3 1976-021-0004 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0005 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0006 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0007 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0008 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
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O M3 1976-021-0009 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0010 Mill Building Mat, Place White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2 non-selvedge edges.
O M3 1976-021-0011 Mill Building Runner, Table White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on ends.
O M3 1977-012-0064 OK Mill Building Scarf, Bureau White huckaback linen. emb. scalloped edge each end emb. initial "B" circled raised embroidery. For dresser/table
O M3 1977-027-0021 Boon House Sachet Lavender. 9 1/2" length stems with lavender heads turned under into 4" elongated sachet. Laced and interwoven with purple satin 5/8" W ribbon self bow top and on handle. For sachet linens
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O M3 1977-037-0011 Towel huckabuck linen w/ embroidered ends
O M3 1977-044-0001 Mill Building Sheet, Flat Linen sheet
O M3 1977-044-0002 Mill Building Sheet, Flat Linen sheet.
O M3 1978-002-0012 Bobbin Miles Linen Co. bobbin, Salem, with flax thread.
O M3 1978-100-0016 OK Mill Building Towel, Hand Towel, white linen huckaback, two ends pink stripes. 1" pink stripe at one end, 3" pink stripe at other end, 1" hem at each end. Hand embroidered overall spray, unfinished.
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O M3 1978-100-0020 OK Mill Building Towel, Hand Hand towel--off white linen huckaback, woven design. 1" hemstitched hem. 3" woven border each end.
O M3 1978-100-0021a Boon House Towel, Hand hand towels, off-white, linen huckaback, hemstitched hem each end, 3/4"
O M3 1978-100-0021b Boon House Towel, Hand hand towels, off-white, linen huckaback, hemstitched hem each end, 3/4"
O M3 1979-017-0001 1852 OK Mill Building Coverlet Coverlet - woven on Jarquard loom. Colors red, white, light blue, and indigo Pattern rose and large leaves, geometric. Background is natural flax
Maker: "Coverlet / WM. H. / Weaver Covington Main Co. / Ohio 1852"
O M3 1980-005-0001 OK Mill Building Tablecloth White linen tablecloth, decorated with drawn work and embroidery
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O M3 1980-011-0008a OK Mill Building Sample, Material "Large piece of weaving" linen ticking, blue and white stripes. Donors believe was part of a pillow.
O M3 1980-011-0008b OK Mill Building Sample, Material "large piece of weaving" linen, white. Has been used -- stitching picked out.
O M3 1980-011-0008c OK Mill Building Sample, Material Cotton or linen, originally white, with 5 red stripes, graduated widths, lengthwise. Warp edges of fabric torn to size. Remains of embroidery pattern stencil in blue.
O M3 1980-011-0008e OK Mill Building Sample, Material "Large piece of weaving" Linen, selvedge on 2 sides, unhemmed on other two. Possible toweling.
O M3 1980-011-0012 OK Mill Building Pantalettes White pantalettes. 2 legs joined only at waist. Sewn in back, 2 buttons in front. Hand basting not removed from one leg. Machine stitched. Legs trimmed with band of eyelet ribbon, scalloped eyelet-edged ruffle. Trim cotton. Rest of garment probably linen.
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O M3 1980-011-0030 1848-1863 OK 2nd Floor Storage FD3 Book Linen book "Old Woman and Pig" printed in New York, by Sheldon & Company Publishers. Top of front cover says "Indestructible Pleasur[ ] with colored [illistrations?]. Yellow cover, front has picture of woman standing by a fence looking down at dog to the right, pig laying on the ground (by fence) to the left, front cover missing most of left and right side, back cover missing all of cover except for top right corner, smaller piece next to it, and a medium size piece about three inches below that. Inside first page has the name Martha Judson written at the top. Martha Judson was the daughter of Leonard Bowdish Judson (the oldest son of L.H. Judson), she was born 1858 and died August 22, 1863.
O M3 1981-009-0001 1876 OK Mill Building Nightgown white, short sleeved nightgown. made in Scotland. 2 button yoke closing, buttons linen covered. 1" scalloped eyelet lace trim neck and sleeves.
O M3 1983-024-0006 OK Mill Building Coverlet White Counterpane or bedspread. Linen. Center medalion is stylized flower, lower border is greek scroll pattern, outer border is series of interlocking diamonds. Single-warp pattern made with "floats" Machine blind hemmed.
O M3 1984-001-0002 1870 OK Mill Building Roller, Towel Roller Towel - natural linen with blue stripe at each edge. Ends sewn together into endless loop.
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O M3 1984-001-0003 1870 OK Mill Building Roller, Towel Roller Towel - natural linen with blue stripe at each edge. Ends sewn together into endless loop.
O M3 1986-001-0001 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Doily 15" diameter scalloped edge, green embroidery in satin and buttonhole stitch. pattern of 4 waterlillies. eyelet embroidery, linen.
O M3 1986-012-0001 1920s OK Mill Building Sample, Sales Linen beige sample piece, flax thread grown and processed in Salem Oregon.
First run of linen woven at Salem Linen Mill circa 1920s.
Original Owner of Salem Linen Mill: Mrs. Carl Abrams.
O M3 1986-016-0001 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Thread spool of linen thread from Linen Mill. 1950's Salem
O M3 1986-016-0002 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Thread spool of linen thread from lenine mill 1950's, salem
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O M3 1986-016-0003 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Thread spool of linen thread from linen mill, 1950's salem
O M3 1987-001-0001 1890-1910 OK Mill Building Book The Night Before Christmas linen book. Santa on cover holding sack of toys and placing them on the table in front of him, tree sitting on the table on left side of cover, fireplace with stockings and clock on the mantle behind him to the right, toy horses in bottom left corner, top of cover says "The Night Before Christmas".
O M3 1988-004-0001 1850 OK Mill Building Sampler Ecru linen, selvate top and bottom, rolled hem on sides. Border red and green flower motif and zig-zag lines. Includes upper and lower case alphabet, trees, birds, animals, castles using various embroidery stitches. "When this you see Remember me...Mary Jane King..."
O M3 1988-004-0003 OK Mill Building Handkerchief Handmade crocheted lace 1" wide around 1 1/2" drawn threads section. Center 4 3/4" x 4 7/8" linen.
O M3 1988-004-0005 OK Mill Building Scarf, Table Unfinished linen piece, hand drawn thread work in squares; white and gold thread forming diamonds in center of each four. White cotton border, handsewn.
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O M3 1988-005-0003 INFANT SLIP 1833c OK Mill Building Slip White colored textured linen slip; sleeveless with drawstring at neck;
O M3 1989-016-0001 FLAX SPINNING WHEEL OK Mill Building Wheel, Spinning Brunswick spinning wheel, triangular based and foot treadle; maple finish with maple wood, called Spinning Jenny for spinning flax.
Spinning Wheel made in the Brunswick style. Maple wood with a maple finish. Drive wheel has 8 spokes, diameter measures at 16 inches. Sloped bed is plain and unshaped. Double sided drive wheel support measures 16 inches with no cross brace. Wheel tension is accomplished with a tension screw on the end of the sloped bed. Flyer and bobbin are configured for double drive. See pictures and attached multimedia document for design and finishing details.
O M3 1989-018-0002 OK Sample, Material Handwoven fabric, cotton or linen, light and dark blue, natural and light brown plaid. Ends hand hemmed.
Brought to Oregon by Quaker family who were originally from North Carolina.
Unknown maker. Estimated to possibly be as hold as 1840s by Jerie Lucas.
O M3 1990-015-0012 1925-1925 OK 4th Floor Storage L-74 Book Hadbound book, black with gold printing, "THE/FALES & JENKS/RING TWISTER/FOR COTTON" gold line "1925" Spine reads, "FALES & JENKS MACHINE CO. - TWISTING"
Inside page handwritten in black ink, "C Elton Page/Brownsville Woolen Mills/Brownsville Oregon"
Title page has a double line border, "ILLUSTRATED Page 65 Catalog / Objectid / Objname Title/Description Date Status Home Location
CATALOG/AND/HANDBOOK OF FORMULAS AND TABLES/RELATING TO/THE FALES AND JENKS/RING TWISTER/FOR COTTON" a line "FALES AND JENKS MACHINE COMPANY/BUILDERS OF/RING SPINNING MACHINERY/FOR COTTON/RING TWISTING MACHINERY/FOR COTTON, WOOL, WORSTED, SILK, LINEN, JUTE/PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A."
Pages are white glossy with balck print, the back section is of graph paper (4 pages). Has many black and white tables and illustrations.
O M3 1991-010-0001 1850-1860 OK Mill Building Coverlet Overshot coverlet, repeated pattern of Monk's Belt variation. Linen dyed red-brown with madder, natural and dyed dark brown, probably with walnut. Appears to be hand spun. Three panels are sewn together, each about 25". Narrow machine stitched hem on all four sides.
O M3 1992-100-0014 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Flax Blond flax fiber tied at one end with tag, "Canby 1945 crop"
O M3 1992-100-0015 05/27/2008 OK Mill Building Flax Blonde falx fiber tied at one end with a tag reading "Canby 1945 Crop 00 Grade"
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O M3 1992-100-0050 OK Mill Building Bag Linen tow-cloth bag, woven as tube, no side-seam. 4 sets of parallel stripes, length-wise, faded lavender & blue (or faded lavender). Large "0" stamped on one side, with H.P.Z. also and "EXTRA HEAVY" and obscure print (MERIL) over a large "A" . The end of the sack is sewn shut.
O M3 1992-100-0051 OK Mill Building Rug Woven near eastern, possibly oriental rug. Linen warp and wool weft. Colors of rust, pinky rose, brown, tan background. Has two levels of boarded with repeated cube motif. Center has two large diamond shapes in the middle.
O M3 1993-002-0005 OK Mill Building Scarf, Piano Natural linen embroidered in red and green, multicolored edge decoration. used as piano scarf.
From R.S. Wallace family. Used on piano on farm where Salem Towne Retirement area now stands.
O M3 1993-011-0001 1830s OK Mill Building Petticoat Tan fabric with some color stripe. Hand quilted, linen with brown plaid. Waistband blue and white stripes. Ties at waist, hook and eye at hip.
Purchased by donor in New England.
O M3 1993-013-0001 ca. 1840 OK Mill Building Tablecloth White linen, very fine, handwoven, with center seam.
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P M3 1993-027-0025 MILES LINEN MILL 1922 Mill Building Print, Photographic Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the spinning room of the Miles Linen Co., in Salem, Oregon.
P M3 1993-027-0026 OREGON FLAX TEXTILES, INC. 1946 Mill Building Print, Photographic Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the Oregon Flax Textiles Inc. factory in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon. Image shows white, two story building with "Oregon Flax Textiles, Inc." painted across top.
P M3 1993-027-0027 MILES LINEN MILLS Mill Building Print, Photographic Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the Miles Linen Mill Factory during the 1920s. Image shows buidlgin with claristory windowed top; "Miles Linen Co." sign along roof line. Many windows. Bicycle in front, cars to right of image.
P M3 1993-027-0029 OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY SCUTCHING SHED 1925 Mill Building Print, Photographic Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the Scutching Shed at the Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon. Shows interiro of building with wooden beam support system. Pile of flax can be seen on cement floor in forground. Wagon full of flax to right of image. belt an pully system and machincery seen in background and to left of image.
O M3 1993-033-0001 05/20/2008 OK Mill Building Yarn Spool of linen yarn, tan, on orange core. White lable with blue print "Salem Linen Mill"
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O M3 1993-033-0002 05/20/2008 OK Mill Building Yarn Spool of linen yarn, on orange core. White lable with blue print "Salem Linen Mill"
O M3 1993-033-0003 05/20/2008 OK Mill Building Yarn Spool of linen yarn, blue. On metal core wrapped with linen. No label
O M3 1994-003-0001 OK Mill Building Net, Crab Natural linen netting for crab pot.
Recycled in Alaska in 1985. Scavenged when discarded by fishermen to be replaced by nylon-type net.
Uknown make, but some netting was made at Willamette Valley Linen Mills and was sold in Alaska
O M3 1996-300-0115 OK Parsonage runner, table One of 2 table linens found in clean out 4th floor storage- wool bin #3. Note attached "Addie Rickey". Table runner, Tan, course linen with large scale cotton crochet down the middle and at ends. Hand sewn with scalloped edges.
O M3 1996-300-0136 OK Mill Building Pillowcase Ubleached linen with 4 rows of 3 tucks each and a 5 inch length of crocheted lace sewn along the edge.
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O M3 1996-300-0146 OK Boon House Napkin Cream linen with tan stitched trim. Scalloped edges. Flower & leaf in one corner.
O M3 1996-300-0147 OK Boon House Napkin Cream linen with tan stitched trim. Scalloped edges. Flower & leaf in one corner.
O M3 1998-001-0001 OK Mill Building Dress Batiste fabric with blue & white pearl cotton embroidery, satin stitch. Machine made lace trim, ecru, on neckline and sleeves. Linen evenweave fabric, originally light blue, 3 panels on skirt and on sleeves and at neckline. 6 mother of pearl buttons down center back , 1/4". 8 mother of pearl buttons down back off-center placket in skirt. Hooks & eyes: 3 @ waist, 3 @ lace in neckline. 2 male halves of snaps on back right of skirt, and one at left waist. The evenweave panel on left front has 3 of 5 bobbles. Bobbles are missing on both back panels but threads are there. Five crocheted bobbles on front neck panel. Pin tucks on back bodice.
O M3 1998-007-0007 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Two paneled, natural colored hand spun linen. Hems on both sides, selvage on foot and head. Weave structure is M's & O's. Panels are 38", not matched at joining. Ends per inch: 24 Picks per inch: 23. Warp and weft: Natural linen, twist Z, ply single.
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O M3 1999-004-0001 1932-1941 OK Mill Building Tablecloth Boiled or ecru colored crocheted tablecloth. Linen thread. Star pattern, 3 inches from point to point. Scalloped edges all around, a star in each scallop.
O M3 2000-002-0021 OK Mill Building Undershirt Linen baby undershirt. Draw string in front, bobbin type lace on entire neck edge. Back neckline is gathered into a yoke with a button closure with button missing. No side seams. Turned hem is hand stitched. Sleeves with gussets, eyelet lace with fagoting, gathered at neckline.
O M3 2000-002-0024 OK Mill Building Undershirt Linen baby undershirt, with 1/2" bobbin type lace trim on neck edge and sleeves. Yoked all the way around with no seam in 3/8" wide strip. Body of shirt is gathered into the yoke. Button closure, button missing. Sleeves form their own gusset. Sleeve seams are enclosed. Hand stitching used throughout.
A M3 2004-002-0030 MISCELLANEOUS ENVELOPES November 15, OK 4th Floor Storage M-83 Letter 6 NON-BUSINESS ENVELOPES 1900 - March 31, 1 - Roseburg Nov. 15 1900 Stamp missing 1943 2 - Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 11 1901 stamp missing 3 - Portland, Oregon Dec. 23 1913 2 cent red Washington stamp 4 - Tacoma, Washington Jan. 3 1914 stamp missing 5 - Tacoma, Washington June 15 1931 prestamped envelope 6- Portland, Oregon Jan. 28 1932 3 cent red Washington stamp
7-Coshow & Sheridan Roseburg, Oregon Jan. 23 1901 stamp missing 8 - Sam A. Kozer Salem, Oregon Jan. 9 1924 preprinted envelope and 2 cent red Washington stamp 9- _ _ ntavilla Saving Bank Portland, Oregon June 2 1931 preprint envelope 10- Mrs. J.S. Landers Monmouth, Oregon June 3 1932 2 cent red Washington stamp
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11- A.C. Burk Salem, Oregon May 12 1933 2 purple 3 cent Washington stamps 12- Equity Fund, Incorporated Seattle, Washington May 16 1938 purple 3 cent Washington 13- Treasury Department Seattle, Washington Feb. 17 1940 stamp missing 14- Huggins Insurance Agency Salem, Oregon May 15 1941 red 2 cent John Adams 15- Oregon Mutual Fire Insurance Co./Scellars & Foley, Inc. Salem, Oregon Feb. 25 1943 red 2 cent defense stamp 16- Abrams and Ellis, Inc. Salem, Oregon March 31 1943 red Nations United for Victory 2 cent stamp 17- R.R. No. 5, Box 18A no postmark, no stamp 18- Flaxen Fiber-Down Co. purple Washington 3 cent stamp 19- The Oregonian Portland, Oregon May 18 2 red Washington 2 cent stamps
O M3 2005-009-0001 1920-1970 OK Mill Building Thread Red linen thread, part of a skein, single twist.
O M3 2005-009-0002 1920-1970 OK Mill Building Thread Green linen thread,full skein tied with white cord in two places,then tied in a knot, two ply.
O M3 2005-009-0003 1920-1970 OK Mill Building Thread Brown linen thread, partial skein tied with white cord in one place, two ply.
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O M3 2005-009-0004 1920-1970 OK Mill Building Thread Green linen thread, partial skein tied with white cord with a label. Label is 3" x 3 3/8", scrap from something else. Writing lines printed on it and National Dyes logo. Blue handwriting = ouble Paste/ e Paste/ Inside. Two ply thread is tied in big knot,
A M3 2005-012-0001 PAYCHECK STUBS FROM SALEM LINEN MILLS 1953-1954 OK 4th Floor Storage FD3 Receipt 50 Paycheck stubs from Mary Davis from Salem Linen Mills. Including number of hours, gross, tax amounts and net.
O M3 2007-001-0003 1964-1964 OK 4th Floor Storage FD3 Letter Goldenrod colored stationery with black print reading: " Telephone CApitol 6-4141/ AT&T Teletype PD 229/ (letterhead centered) GEORGE PATTEN INVESTMENT CO./ SECURITIES/ AMERICAN BANK BUILDING/ PORTLAND 5, OREGON" Letter written to Mr. Thomas Kay/ Associated Linen Company/ 260 12th Street/ Salem, Oregon/ from George F. Patten Jr.
O M3 2007-001-0027 4th floor FF4 Wallpaper 11 3/4" x 14" file folder holding wallpaper pieces. The top tab reads, "JASON LEE HOUSE NORTH BEDROOM M3 JLH NBR-5".
10 1/2" x 5 1/2" torn piece of white wallpaper. The pattern has green stems and leaves with some faint purple flowering. Some patterns and colors have been removed and faded.
12" x 10" (In folded state) piece of cloth once covered by wallpaper. A note attached says "Jason Lee House M3 JLH-3 / light weight fabric under / single layer w.p. 'rose stripe' / pattern. fabric selvedge indicates / fabric applied vertically. imprints / of horizontal boards on fabric" Cloth is dirty and stained. The edges have wallpaper clumps as well as what appears to be some molding. Edges are shredded and
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torn with rusted nail holes along all of the edges.
9 1/2" x 8" (In folded state) piece of cloth once covered by wallpaper. Two notes attached to the cloth read "nail head found / on this linen / backing from --> / Lee House" "Jason Lee House M3 JLH-2 / linen backing - sturdy weight / horizontal seam hand stitched / (this same element photographed / on wall of 'general store (?)" at / Lee House. Two layers on this / fabric 1) floral clusters 2) rose stripe. Cloth is a tannish color with many stains. Tears along the edges and rust holes throughout
L M3-1987-001-0001 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 1900 Book THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS; 8 pp. linen material; first and last pp. backing covers; adhesive tape spine. Cardboard covers.
A MMMA.200.0003 OK MCHS Building Scrapbook Series of institutional scrapbooks representing the history of Mission Mill Museum Association
O WU.0009 WALKING WHEEL OK Mill Building Wheel, Spinning Flax Walking Wheel (also known as Great Wheel) - drive wheel has 10 spokes, diameter measures at 48 inches. Sloped bed is a plain board with rough scallop design on edges of short end pieces. Drive wheel support measures at 31 inches with a 15 inch cross-brace. Upright, mother, maidens and spindle pieces are missing. See pictures and attached multimedia document for design and finishing details.
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L X2011.001.0060 MARION COUNTY HISTORY, VOL. 2 1956 OK MCHS Building Pamphlet Covered bridges in Marion County; The Penitentiary; Willamette; Story of Tabitha Brown; William Parker/Parkersville; Our Unmarked Fur Posts; Champoeg; Hubbard; Oregon Flax; Sketches of Salem
P X2011.003.0001 INTERIOR MILES LINEN CO., SALEM, OREGON 1931 MCHS Building Postcard Photo of interior Miles Linen Co plant at 2150 Fairgrounds Rd. NE; Photo shows machines and four workers; Photo printed as a postcard and is addressed to Benn. Scharer of Claytonville, Illinois;
O X2011.003.0033 LOOM LORE SALEM LINENE MILLS 1985 MCHS Building Sample, Material Sample of yarn made by Salem Linen Mills, Salem Oregon. Card sample distributed by Davis Cordage Company San Francisco.
O X2011.003.0034 MCHS Building Sample, Material A sample of worsted material made in Oregon. This material was called "Marilinn" 75% wool and 25% linen. The wool was from Linn County and the linen was from Marion County. The sample was from Oregon Worsted Co. Portland Or
P X2011.008.0001 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND FRED J. SCHWAB MCHS Building Photograph The Flax Priest, Father Alcuin Heibel, and Fred J. Schwab, manager of the Mt. Angel Flax plant since its establishment in 1936, and unknown woman looking over a field of flax in Mt Angel;
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P X2011.008.0002 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND WOMAN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel, with an older woman in dress suit, black hat with large flower pin, having tea.
P X2011.008.0003 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND FLAX TRUCK MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel standing on steps of building. Older man driving loaded flax truck.
P X2011.008.0005 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel having tea and cookies
P X2011.008.0006 WOMAN DRYING FLAX SAMPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Woman working, drying flax sample. Woman is wearing dress with fleurs de lis on it.
P X2011.008.0007 1947 FLAX FESTIVAL FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Sweepstakes parade winner of 1947 Flax Festival showing the ripened flax and flax products in all its various processes. Entered by the Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association;
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P X2011.008.0008 1947 FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Another view of the 1947 Mt. Angel Flax Float entered by the Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association. See previous photo description. Head of boy in background on side of float.
P X2011.008.0009 1947 FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Another view of the 1947 Grand Sweepstakes winner by Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association. With receipt.
P X2011.008.0010 FOUR MEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Four men in suit jacket and ties. Three standing, one sitting. Man seated in the center appears to be Governor Charles Arthur Sprague, although not confirmed.
P X2011.008.0011 FILLED FLAX BARN MCHS Building Print, Photographic A filled flax barn with road beside it, dog on road;
P X2011.008.0012 FLAX STACK MCHS Building Print, Photographic Long stack of flax in field;
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P X2011.008.0013 INDUSTRIAL USES OF FARM CROPS EXHIBIT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Exhibit on industrial uses of farm crops: flax. Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering plaque under exhibit;
P X2011.008.0014 FLAX FIELD MCHS Building Print, Photographic Picture of flax field with trees edging it, building with spire seen in background;
P X2011.008.0015 FLAX UP CLOSE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Up close shot of flax shoots with flowers, trees blurred in background;
P X2011.008.0016 MEN WITH TRACTOR MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two men working on and with John Deere tractor, possibly harvesting flax. Two prints, one is written on for future cropping.
P X2011.008.0017 TWO MEN WORKING MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two men working with a Claeys threshing machine with flax. Two prints;
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P X2011.008.0018 VIEW OF FLAX BARNS MCHS Building Print, Photographic View of flax barns. Two vehicles bringing in flax, trees in background. 2 prints;
P X2011.008.0019 TWO MEN WORKING WITH FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two men working with flax inside of a building, both men are wearing ties and hats. 2 prints;
P X2011.008.0020 TWO MEN WORKING WITH FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two men working with flax, positioned behind a conveyor belt. Wearing overalls and caps.
P X2011.008.0021 MAN ON FLAX TRUCK MCHS Building Print, Photographic Man standing on top of truck loaded with flax, two men are inside the truck, truck driving away in background. Hops in background;
P X2011.008.0022 WORKER WORKING ON PIPES MCHS Building Print, Photographic Young man with cigarette, hat, and sunglasses working on pipes;
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P X2011.008.0023 WOMAN AND WORKER MCHS Building Print, Photographic Woman in dress with fleur de lis on it handing worker in window a piece of paper, large amount of flax in background, adding machine and scales in foreground;
P X2011.008.0024 FOUR MEN WORKING ON FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Four men working in various positions with flax;
P X2011.008.0025 Missing MCHS Building Print, Photographic
P X2011.008.0026 FOUR MEN WORKING MCHS Building Print, Photographic Four men working in various positions around flax;
P X2011.008.0027 MAN WORKING ON CLAEYS THRESHER MCHS Building Print, Photographic Man working on Claeys thresher;
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P X2011.008.0028 WORKER WITH CLAEYS THRESHER MCHS Building Print, Photographic Man wearing a white hat and gloves, taking flax out of Claeys thresher;
P X2011.008.0037 FLAX FLOAT AND WOMAN Missing MCHS Building Print, Photographic Colored photo of Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association Float with woman in brown dress suit standing in front of it;
P X2011.008.0038 FLAX FESTIVAL Missing MCHS Building Print, Photographic Church with gothic windows and spire, woman and flax festival parade in front of it. Mt Angel float is featured. Three prints.
P X2011.008.0045 FLOAT WITH CHILDREN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association float with young boy in top hat & tails with young girl in white dress on it. 2 prints.
P X2011.008.0046 FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic "All linen" Flax Festival float, with woman and child riding on it. Mt. Angel Theater behind them;
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P X2011.008.0047 FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic "Flax Plant" Flax Festival float.
P X2011.008.0048 FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic "Flax Plant" on sides, "All Flax Products" on back, Flax Festival float number 35 on side;
P X2011.008.0049 "ALL LINEN" FLAX FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic "All Linen" Flax float (same as photo 0046), being worked on by a woman in checkered dress. Aug 1951; 2 prints
P X2011.008.0051 CHILDREN ON FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Young boy in top hat, with young girl in white, sitting on Flax Festival float;
P X2011.008.0052 FIVE WOMEN ON FLOAT MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in white, holding flowers, young boy in white pants and black top, all sitting in front of them, on Flax Festival float;
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P X2011.008.0053 STAGE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Stage with group of men standing on it; (hard to see due to sun glare on photo).
P X2011.008.0054 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL ON STAGE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel on stage talking into microphone, in front of a crowd. Building in background has sign with a bird and shield on it.
P X2011.008.0055 MAN ON STAGE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Man on stage talking to a large crowd, sign behind him on building has a bird on shield on it. Man with hat in foreground standing next to a woman in top and skirt.
P X2011.008.0056 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND MAN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel shaking hand of a man in light suit and hat.
P X2011.008.0057 FIVE WOMEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in white hats and dresses, standing in front of flax barn. All are matching clothes;
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P X2011.008.0058 SIX WOMEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women dressed in matching white dresses and hats, standing beside an older woman in lighter dress and hat, in front of a flax barn.
P X2011.008.0059 NINE PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in matching white dress outfits, with 4 older men in light suits and vests, in front of flax barn.
P X2011.008.0060 FIVE WOMEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in matching white dress outfits, standing next to car, with people in background. Half of a man's head is in photo;
P X2011.008.0061 TEN PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in matching white dress outfits, with five men in suits and ties, standing behind them. Possible court for Flax Festival;
P X2011.008.0062 FIVE WOMEN WITH FLOWERS MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in matching white outfits, holding flowers, one has a crown, possibly court for Flax Festival;
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P X2011.008.0063 TEN PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Five women in white outfits, holding flowers, with five men in suits behind them, standing at an angle to a white building;
P X2011.008.0064 MAN AND WOMAN MCHS Building Print and Negative Older man in suit holding a piece of paper with seal standing next to a woman in white dress holding flowers, in front of white building;
P X2011.008.0067 FLAX TRUCK MCHS Building Print, Photographic Flax load Aug 01, 1930, weight 7 tons, length 14 feet, height 16 ft, note on back; 7 workers standing with tools on side of truck;
P X2011.008.0068 FLAX AND THING ON TRUCK BED MCHS Building Print, Photographic Flax bundles in foreground; Large thing on truck bed in background; Note on back "33 tons";
P X2011.008.0069 NINE PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Seven men, one of which is Father Alcuin Heibel, and two woman standing near a tractor, car, and in front of a barn;
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P X2011.008.0070 FOUR MEN WALKING MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two men in foreground and two men in background walking down road in front of three buildings.
P X2011.008.0071 MAN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Balding man in white shirt holding a white hat in front of shrubs, buildings, and the front of cars.
P X2011.008.0072 GROUP PHOTO MCHS Building Print, Photographic Group photo of dressed up people in front of flax barn, approximately 35 people.
P X2011.008.0073 TWO PRIESTS AND A MAN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two priests and one man in a suit, vest and tie in front of flax barn. Man on far left is Father Alcuin Heibel.
P X2011.008.0074 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND MAN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel talking to man with mustache in long wool coat in front of flax barn;
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P X2011.008.0075 GROUP OF PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Nineteen people, dressed in suits and long coats, in front of flax barn;
P X2011.008.0076 FATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND 4 MEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel and 4 older men in bundled flax field.
P X2011.008.0077 HARVEST MCHS Building Print, Photographic View of flax piles in front of buildings, background has trees;
P X2011.008.0078 RETTING THE FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic View of retting flax
P X2011.008.0079 PEOPLE AND CARS MCHS Building Print, Photographic Groups of people, mostly men, standing around talking in front of a building and line of cars. 10 prints
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P X2011.008.0080 THREE MEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Three older men standing on a wooden platform. One is wearing a long wool coat, one in a short coat, and one in a sweater. All are wearing hats. 2 prints.
P X2011.008.0081 FATHER ALCIUN HEIBEL AND A GROUP OF MEN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Father Alcuin Heibel and 9 men standing around talking. Three with hats on, all in suit and ties. 8 prints
P X2011.008.0082 EIGHT MEN AND WORKER MCHS Building Print, Photographic Eight men in hats and coats in foreground, worker and building in background. 3 prints
P X2011.008.0083 FLAX BARN MCHS Building Print, Photographic Mostly filled flax barn, 2 prints
P X2011.008.0084 WORKERS AND FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two workers moving flax by a conveyor belt system
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P X2011.008.0085 WORKERS MCHS Building Print, Photographic Inside building with machines and three workers. One machine labeled Vansteenkiste
P X2011.008.0086 SEVEN PEOPLE MCHS Building Print, Photographic One older man in pants and tie with 6 woman, 5 of which are dressed in matching white outfits.
P X2011.008.0087 BUNDLED FLAX MCHS Building Print and Negative View of bundled flax, a flax pile, and buildings with trees in background;
P X2011.008.0088 BUNDLED FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Bundled flax, large flax pile, and building.
P X2011.008.0089 SIX FLAX BUNDLES MCHS Building Print, Photographic Six bundles of flax on a wall. note on back "FX 447-1-53";
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P X2011.008.0090 INSIDE FACTORY MCHS Building Print, Photographic View inside factory, three workers on conveyer belt system working. Note on back "FX 449-2-53";
P X2011.008.0091 INSIDE FACTORY MCHS Building Print, Photographic Four workers working at conveyor belt machine inside factory. Note on front "FX 448-2-53". 3 prints
P X2011.008.0092 WOMAN WITH FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Woman in white sweater with "A" on it and black skirt, holding flax in each hand. 2 prints
P X2011.008.0093 WORKERS AND MACHINE MCHS Building Print, Photographic Flax bundles in foreground, with 5 workers posing for photo in background, next to conveyor machine. 2 prints
P X2011.008.0094 MOVING FLAX MCHS Building Print, Photographic Two workers moving flax inside a building. Note on front "FX 450-2-53", 2 prints
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P X2011.008.0095 FOUR MEN IN FLAX FIELD MCHS Building Print, Photographic Four men in suits, ties, and hats in bundled flax field, talking;
P X2011.008.0096 FLAX AND MEN MCHS Building Photograph & Negative Four men laughing as bundle of flax is passed from a man in white hat and light suit to a man in a white hat and dark suit. 3 prints and negative.
P X2011.008.0097 THREE MEN MCHS Building Photograph & Negative Three older men in overalls standing next to a door. Photo has negative.
P X2011.008.0099 GROUP OF PEOPLE MCHS Building Photograph & Negative Group of nicely dressed people in front of flax pile. Photo has negative
P X2011.008.0100 LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE MCHS Building Print and Negative Large group of men and woman in front of flax barn. Most men are workers in overalls, while women are dressed up. Photo has negative. At time of scanning there was no negative. DLR
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P X2011.008.0102 FLAX AND MEN MCHS Building Negative, Film Five men in hats, one man is handling a bundle of flax to another on step.
P X2011.008.0106 FLAX MOUND MCHS Building Negative, Film Two views on same negative of a mound of flax with worker in front of it
P X2011.008.0108 A MOUNTAIN OF FLAX MCHS Building Negative, Film A sculpted mound of flax with signs on it saying: "A mountain of flax to a mountain of gold. Mt Angel Flax growing Association";
P X2011.008.0113 MOUNTAIN OF FLAX MCHS Building Negative, Film Another view of mountain of flax, sculped flax mound with signage
P X2011.008.0115 MOUNTAIN OF FLAX MCHS Building Negative, Film Back view of mountain of Flax;
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P X2011.008.0117 FLAX MOUNDS MCHS Building Negative, Film View of long covered flax mounds, trees in background;
P X2011.008.0118 FLAX MOUNDS MCHS Building Negative, Film View of long covered flax mounds, truck and trees in background
A X2011.008.0129 FLAX IN OREGON MCHS Building Manuscript Flax in Oregon prepared by the Works Progress Administration. 6 copies.
A X2011.008.0130 FLAX A GROWING INDUSTRY IN OR MCHS Building Records Pamphlet labeled "Flax A Growing Industry in Oregon", 11 copies
A X2011.008.0131 COST AND EFFICIENCY IN FIBER FLAX PRODUCTION MCHS Building Records Cost and efficiency in fiber flax production in the Willamette Valley, Oregon pamphlet 2 copies
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A X2011.008.0132 FLAX FIBER PRODUCTION MCHS Building Records Flax fiber production Farmers Bulletin No. 1728, 4 copies
A X2011.008.0133 FLAX IN OREGON MCHS Building Records Flax in Oregon, a history of development, 3 copies
A X2011.008.0134 OREGON FLAX FESTIVAL MCHS Building Records Official program 1941 for 6th Annual Oregon Flax Festival
A X2011.008.0136 THE OREGON MAGAZINE MCHS Building Records The Oregon Magazine with picture of flax pulling machine on front
A X2011.008.0137 FIRE CONTROL MCHS Building Records Fire control in Oregon flax mills
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A X2011.008.0138 MCHS Building Records Fiber flax machinery and processing operations in Oregon
A X2011.008.0139 MCHS Building Records The polluttional character of flax retting wastes
A X2011.008.0140 MCHS Building Records Studies in flax retting
A X2011.008.0141 MCHS Building Records Flax fiber production U.S. Department of Agriculture
L X2011.008.0142 Missing MCHS Building Records The flax fiber industry in Oregon, February, 953, 2 copies;
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A X2011.008.0143 MCHS Building Records Flaxseed production in the far western states
A X2011.008.0144 MCHS Building Records The time to harvest fiber flax
A X2011.008.0145 MCHS Building Records Fiber flax in Oregon by Brittain Robinson
A X2011.008.0146 MCHS Building Program The growing of flax seed in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
A X2011.008.0148 MCHS Building Records The Oregon fiber-flax industry
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A X2011.008.0149 MCHS Building Records Oregon Flax Festival 1940, 5th annual program
A X2011.008.0150 MCHS Building Records Flax and fiber 1939, September October issue
A X2011.008.0151 MCHS Building Records Flax and fiber 1938, April May issue
A X2011.008.0154 MCHS Building Records History of the flax industry in Oregon, 5 page typed paper
O X2012.005.0001 UNITED STATES FLAG OK Mill Building Flag 46 star flag of the United States of America; appears to be made out of a linen fabric with mostly machine sewing;
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O X2013.001.0004.001 TRAIL'EM TO SALEM, OREGON MCHS Building Brochure Brochure highlighting the city of Salem. Illustration of the old State Capitol on front in color with a blue and yellow title; Including descriptions of state institutions (Oregon State Hospital, State Training School for Boys, Oregon State Penitentitary, State Institution for the Feeble-minded, State Tuberculosis Hospital, State School for the Blind, State School for the Deaf; Chemawa School, Tulip Farm, Hop Yard, Flax, Fruits and Berries, Loganberry, Walnuts and Filberts, Silver Creek Falls. Produced by the Chamber of Commerce.
L X2013.001.0004.007 SALEM OREGON 1910 MCHS Building Booklet Booklet produced to highlight Salem's agriculture and industry, probably as part of the Cherry Fair;
O X2013.001.0009 YARN DISPLAY CARD MCHS Building Sample, Sales Yarn display card for "Say Lin Mil" a product of the Salem Linen Mill. Fifteen yarns are displayed.
O X2013.001.0057 OREGON FLAX SPINNING CO. MCHS Building Ad, Print Price List of Pure Linen Weaving Yarn From Oregon Flax Spinning Co Canby Oregon
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P X2013.008.0001 SOUVENIR FOLDER OF SALEM OREGON THE CAPITAL MCHS Building Postcard BEAUTIFUL Folder containing colorized photo postcards of Salem, Oregon monuments; Folder is colorized and shows a view for Salem from the Dome of the Capitol (looking West), an image of a circuit rider and the Wiate fountain. It also has a place for a stamp which reads "Postage 1 1/2 c without message";
O X2013.024.0034 BLUE STAR SERVICE FLAG MCHS Building Banner Rectangular banner with a red border and white field with 12 (twelve) blue stars sewn in three columns; Fabric is a coarse weave, maybe linen.
Appears to be a Blue Start Service Flag; These flags were first used in World War I and hung in homes with active duty military personel. Each blue star represented a person serving. They continue to be used today.
A X2013.026.0025 VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ON OREGON STATE MCHS Building Archival Material PENITENTIARY HISTORY Copies of publications about the Oregon Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon.
From a box of miscellaneous pamplhlets and printed materials.
P X2014.002.0006.013 MCHS Building Negative, Film Two women operating what appears to be a loom;
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P X2014.002.0006.015 MCHS Building Negative, Film Another view of slide 013, two women working on a loom;
P X2014.002.0099.001 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.002 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.003 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.004 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
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P X2014.002.0099.005 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.006 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.007 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
P X2014.002.0099.008 SALEM LINEN MILL 1953 Negative, Film Salem Linen Mill
O X2014.011.0011 November 18, MCHS Building Report 1955 Minutes of the Special Meting of the Shareholders of the Salem Linen Mills, November 18, 1955, advising liquidation of the Salem Linen Mills. The minutes are signed by A. W. Agnew. Also a handwritten note from Jane Spurgeon with an attached business card for John M. Agnew and nine stock certificates for Salem Linen Mills. Page 101 Catalog / Objectid / Objname Title/Description Date Status Home Location
The donor is unknown.
A X2014.018.0001 ILLUSTRATED MEMOIRS & HISTORY OF THE OK MCHS Building Scrapbook ROBERTS-LIVESLEY COMMUNITY 1840S- 1940S. Originals of Doug Chamber's Roberts-Livesly book. No donation form sent.
The book is "Illustrated Memoirs & History of the Livesley - Roberts Community 1840's to 1940's
It includes pasted in photographs and copies of other documents within the manuscript. Additional copies of some ofthe articles, photo slides and pictures are included in the brown folder holding the manuscript. The brown folder has the name "Mrs Douglas Chambers YWCA", handwritten.
O X2015.012.0001 OK MCHS Building Pillowcase Plain white linen pillowcase for use on a child's bed or carriage. Picot on hem.
O X2015.021.0001 TABLECLOTH OK Mill Building Tablecloth White linen card table cover with red embroidery. The cover has been made into a curtain by adding a rod pocket at the top. Embroidery says "When shall we meet again" and there are 3 pigs shown and not a fourth. Cloth has picot at 5/8 inch hem.
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O X2015.021.0002 TABLE RUNNER OK Mill Building Runner, Table Tan table runner made from coarse linen with large scale cotton crochet down the middle and on ends. Hand sewn with scalloped edges.
A X2016.027.0001 Mill Building Ledger Ledger, greenish tan, 13" x 10". Contains four tabbed sections: - Receipts - Consumer's Accounts - Cash - Fixed Capital - Etc. Appears to be related to delivery of water to various business in the Stayton area.
O X2017.003.0002 OK Mill Building Collar Collar for a "V" necked dress. All White with a linen linning and open work embroidery of flowers and leaves. It has another number; : M3 - 77-43-2.
O X2017.003.0003 OK Mill Building Collar Collar of white linen and satin stitch embroidery and picote at edges. Rather plain and for the front half of a dress, starting at the front shoulders.
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O X2017.003.0008 OK Mill Building Handkerchief Handkerchief of very fine linen, white with cream colored tatting around the edges.
O X2017.003.0011 OK Mill Building drawers Women's drawers, crotchless. White with side opening and one button at the waist.. These drawers are split to the waist and have a ruffle with tucks and eyelett at the hem and four tiny tucks above the ruffle. May be linen.
L XXXXXXX PROCESSING OF FLAX AT THE PLANT OF MILES Unknown Shelf Library D-17 Book LINEN COMPANY; SALEM, OREGON Synopsis of tour of the Miles Linen Company. Compliments of Sunde and d'Evers Co., Seattle, Washington.
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