With the increased variety and use of lining fabrics, consumers
have become concerned over choices for lining fabrics which have
good serviceability properties. The major purpose of this study was
to secure some information on the physical properties of lining fabrics
to help consumers in the selection of lining fabrics...
This thesis is a documentation of a selected number of nineteenth century quilts studied by the investigator in the Willamette Valley.
The quilts were located in museums and in individual's homes. A questionnaire, that was developed for this study of quilts, was
filled out as each quilt was examined. Slides...
The objective of this study is to analyze empirically the demand
structure for the following important farm production inputs in
Oregon: hired labor, chemical fertilizer, farm machinery, repairs
and operating costs of motor vehicles and other machinery designated
as "machinery supplies," purchased feed and miscellaneous inputs.
Twenty-year data (1950-69 except...
Concern over the apparent disparity between the farm use value
and current market value of property in agricultural areas continues
to remain a source of concern in many areas. This concern has
intensified in recent years, particularly in those agricultural areas
situated near urban centers and recreational areas.
The main...