Search Constraints

Start Over
Filtering by: Creator Weatherwax, Richard C. Remove constraint Creator: Weatherwax, Richard C. Advisor Brauner, David R. Remove constraint Advisor: Brauner, David R.

Search Results

  • Battle of Big Bend

    Creator:
    Applen, Jeffery A.
    Abstract:
    The Battle of Big Bend was the last significant battle of the Rogue River Indian Wars. The battle occurred 27-28 May 1856 in the Oregon Territory. The location of the battle was along the Rogue River at a place known as the Big Bend, approximately eight miles up river from...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Curry County, Oregon. The battle was fought between one reinforced Army company; Company "C", 1st

  • Oregon's early peoples and their relation to the environment : an interpretive approach

    Creator:
    Possiel, William John
    Abstract:
    The dramatic upsurge of contract-supported archaeological activity, generated by legislative action, has precipitated an increase in information about Oregon's prehistoric peoples. This information, however, has not been presented in a format which can be easily understood by the general public. This study presents an account of early peoples in Oregon,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    continued encouragement are greatly appreciated. Dr. Richard Ross has also been very helpful during the

  • Patterns from the past : exploring gender and ethnicity through historical archaeology among fur trade families in the Willamette Valley of Oregon

    Creator:
    McAleer, Carolyn Patricia
    Abstract:
    This thesis examines archaeological material in order to explore gender and ethnicity issues concerning fur trade era families from a settlement in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Ethnohistorical information consisting of traders journals and travelers observations, as well as documentation from the Hudson's Bay Company, Catholic church records, and genealogical information...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    ), and Camas (Camassia quamash and C. leichtinii), which were the most commonly mentioned in texts such

  • The effects of the Mazama tephra-falls : a geoarchaeological approach

    Creator:
    Matz, Stephan E.
    Abstract:
    About 7,000 years ago two major tephra-falls blanketed the Pacific Northwest in volcanic ash. These two tephra-falls, identified as the Llao and climatic tephra-falls, were a part of the eruptive events that led up to the collapse of Mount Mazama to form Crater Lake in the southern Oregon Cascades. The...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    climate (c), geomorphology (g), and soils (s). The concept of the ecosystem plays the role of the

  • Origin of the Tucannon phase in Lower Snake River prehistory

    Creator:
    Lucas, Steven W.
    Abstract:
    Approximately 5,500 years ago a discreet period of wetter and cooler environmental conditions prevailed across the southern Columbia Plateau. This period was marked by the first prominent episodes of erosion to occur along the lower Snake River following the height of the Altithermal and eruption of Mt. Mazama during the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    framework to interpret cultural traits within the southern Plateau was produced by Richard Daugherty

  • Salvage Archaeology of the Ritsch Site, 35304 : A Late Prehistoric Village Site on the Central Rogue River, Oregon

    Creator:
    Wilson, Bart McLean
    Abstract:
    Site 35J04 is located on the south bank of the Rogue River, four miles west of Grants Pass, Oregon. Excavation of the site was conducted in 1976 by Oregon State University under contract to the Corvallis branch of CH2M/Hill. Eight artifact assemblages were distinguished during the analysis of the site....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Chairman of Anthropology Professor of Economics in charge of minor C Professor of History in charge of

  • Caution! High Water: A Historical Archaeological Investigation of the Champoeg Townsite (ORMA26) after the 1861 Flood

    Creator:
    Hill, Cayla L.
    Abstract:
    The Champoeg townsite first developed due to its ideal settlement and trade location within the Willamette Valley, becoming the ‘legal birthplace of Oregon’ in 1843. However, by 1860 Champoeg’s significance had begun to decline, and in December of 1861 a devastating flood wiped out the townsite. Archaeological excavations took place...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    ………………………………………..……..293 A.3 Lot 1: C Artifact Assemblage…………………………………...………….293 A.4 Lot 1: D Artifact Assemblage

  • The Role of Southern Oregon's Coastal Islands in Prehistoric Subsistence

    Creator:
    Gard, Howard A.
    Abstract:
    The portion of the Oregon coast extending from Cape Blanco south into California has long been recognized as a distinct physiographic region, with probable ramifications for prehistoric subsistence and settlement patterns. Several researchers have proposed models outlining a greater reliance upon marine/littoral resources among groups within this region, while more...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    was a well of knowledge and mighty good company, even in 12-foot seas. Dr. Richard Ross lent freely

  • A Preliminary Archaeological Predictive Model for the US 30 Transportation Corridor, Portland, Oregon to Astoria, Oregon

    Creator:
    Kachadoorian, Lydia A.
    Abstract:
    This thesis is a preliminary archaeological predictive model and project-planning tool created for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as part of a statewide planning effort to enhance the agency's ability to assess the potential impacts of highway projects on archaeological resources. This model addresses the archaeological sensitivity of the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Portland-Astoria (US 30) Corridor August 6, 1998 APPENDIX B US 30 Memo November 12, 1998 112 APPENDIX C

  • Sharing the past effectively : an evaluation of excavations in the Passport In Time program

    Creator:
    Dickson, Catherine E.
    Abstract:
    The United States Forest Service's Passport In Time program is designed to involve the public in archaeology on National Forest land. Three of the program's goals are: 1) allow archaeologists to conduct research they would not otherwise have the time or the budget to conduct; 2) teach the public about...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Appendix C: Letter Soliciting Volunteer Participation in This Study Appendix D: Interview Questions