Oregon has a rich brewing history and the production of world-class hops and craft beer are part of Oregon’s identity. From scholars to people with an interest in local products, students to alumni, hops farmers to brewers, the opportunities for community engagement and scholarly use are vast. Recognizing the need...
In addition to a dynamic show of leaves, students, and pumpkins, October also brings a fresh new plate of events honoring Oregon Archives Month to the OSU campus!
The OSU Archives hosted a showcase of historical recipes from the collections. Drawing from Extension publications, USDA Farmer’s Bulletins, and other gems...
The Oregon State University Archives has a robust photograph collection, which is reflected in its hearty companion digital collection. These collections document the history of the university, as well as the agriculture and natural resources of the Pacific Northwest. While the physical and online collections are popular, we were interested...
This case study looks at the establishment and development of the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives. It addresses planning, implementation, results, and lessons learned.
Oregon is a special place, known for stunning natural beauty, a good amount of rain, and a predilection for pushing the boundaries of cultural norms. Its...
Workshop goals: 1. Learn how to deliberately construct and plan your research process. 2. Learn how to identify and explain the use of both broad searching and narrow searching strategies. 3. Learn how to locate library and writing center support resources.
Moral distress is the experience of knowing the right action to take but being unable to take it. It is especially prevalent in the healthcare profession, where professionals’ actions are limited by the wishes of patients and their families, hierarchies, and organizational failings. Since it is accepted that healthcare professionals...
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TiahEdmunson-Morton, Committee Member, representing the Special Collections &
Archives Research
Over the last two centuries, Pilsner beer has become a symbol of Czech national identity. Originating in the Western Czech town of Plzeň, the unique color and flavor spread globally, with new styles further branching off the Central European stem. It is with great pride that the Czech people are...
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TiahEdmunson-Morton, Committee Member, representing Oregon State University Special
The National Pygmy Goat Association is a hobby livestock organization founded in 1975. Over the past five decades, it has grown in size and importance, occupying a niche role as the primary breed registry and certification authority for the smallest domestic ruminant. This history attempts to capture the scope of...
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TiahEdmunson-Morton, Committee Member, representing Special Collections & Archives
Research
As a child of two Khmer Rouge refugees, the Khmer Rouge genocide serves as the prologue of my family’s story. The Khmer Rouge genocide took place in Cambodia in 1975-1979 after a successful coup led by the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) (Dy 2007, 2). In an attempt to create...
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TiahEdmunson-Morton, Committee Member, representing the Special Collections and Archives
Research
The Oregon Multicultural Archives (OMA) at Oregon State University (OSU) is dedicated to preserving and making accessible the histories of traditionally under-represented groups. OMA curator Natalia Fernández and Tiah Edmunson-Morton, the OSU Libraries’ Instruction and Outreach Archivist, highlight three OMA collections that reflect the impact women of color have had...
