Franz Boas collected anthropometric data on approximately 15,000 people from over 200 Native American tribal groups between 1888 and 1902. Twelve basic measurements were taken: standing height, shoulder height, height to digit III, arm span, sitting height, shoulder width, head length and width, face height and breadth, and nose height...
The Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended, is the basic
legislation governing the distribution of water from federal
projects for irrigation purposes. In the three-quarters
of a century since the passage of this Act, technological,
economic, and legal developments have forced a reappraisal
of the original intent of the Reclamation...
The purpose of this research project was to provide a resource for
individuals doing historic restoration and preservation of buildings
built between 1850 and 1900 in Oregon. The research attempted to determine
the styles, patterns, and colors of wallpaper that were used, who
applied the wallpaper, the methods of application,...
The purpose of this study was to develop and test a data
collection instrument that would facilitate description of the clothing
of Oregon school boys 1867-1910. In addition, the researcher attempted
to describe Oregon school-aged boys' clothing and determine if fashion
changes occurred in Oregon boys' clothing. The researcher also...