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O 0063.001.0009.005 Thread

Crochet thread, one roll in box."Barbour's F.D. A. Linen Crochet Thread - - Number 30 - - 80yards per ball".Pat. January 25, 1910.

1910-01-25 OK MCHS Building

O 0063.001.0020.001.01 Hoop, Skirt

Multi-ring dress hoop held together by vertical strips of linenstraps.Used in dressmaking.Rounded shape.

Item 1 of 2

OK MCHS Building

O 0063.001.0020.001.02 Hoop, Skirt

Multi-ring half skirt dress hoop held together by vertical strips oflinen straps.Used in dressmaking.

Item 2 of 2

OK MCHS Building

O 0063.001.0035.003.02 Sewing

Directions for ' Venetian Lace Crocheted Bag'. Reads: "The Best Imported Crochet Cotton Made Use F. S. CCrochet Cotton in WHITE or LINEN COLOR In numbers3-5-15-20-30 According to Size of Bag Wanted"Item 2 of 12

c. 1915 OK MCHS Building

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O 0074.001.0035.001 Bottle, Medicine

"Norwich -- Syrup of FLAXSEED, LICORICE, WILD CHERRYand MENTHOL COMPOUND -- CREOSOTED"Bottle - clear glass.Black Top.White label.Used for cough relief

Was property of Harry Cronise.

OK MCHS Building

O 0074.001.0035.002 Box

"Norwich -- Syrup of FLAXSEED, LICORICE, WILD CHERRYand MENTHOL COMPOUND -- CREOSOTED"Box - Orange and white.Brown lettering.

Used for cough relief

Was property of Harry Cronise.

OK MCHS Building

O 0076.001.0001 Napkin

Linen table napkins.White with orange stripes on two sidesOrange and blue stripes down middle.Doner says " Linens from Mill on Madison Street"

Item 1 of 4

1926-1928 OK MCHS Building

O 0076.001.0002 Napkin


Item 2 of 4


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O 0076.001.0003 Napkin


Item 3 of 4


O 0076.001.0004 Napkin


Item 4 of 4


O 0076.060.0007 Collar

Linen collar with "pulled" lace edge.White or ivory color.

OK MCHS Building

O 0076.060.0008 Cuff

Linen cuff.Trimmed in crocheted lace.

OK MCHS Building

O 0078.012.0003 Linen

1898c OK MCHS Building

Linen material. Sufficient for 12 napkins. Woven on a Jaquard Loom. Pattern of 5 circles on one side, six on the other. Two bellshaped flowers and two leaves per circle, alternate rows ofblossoms 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 fromOregon 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 Calendar

1968 calendar compliments of Pioneer Trust Company withhistorical pictures of Salem, OR

1968 OK MCHS Building

O 0083.043.0016 Documents

Box of Daue Family and Business letters and bills.Significant items: - Oregon Linen Mills Inc., October 1927, on bond sales andcritical financial state of company. - Cherrian correspondence, 1923 (2) - "Neskowin Park" advertising, 1918 - Letter of thanks from Governor of Oregon to Elmer Daue forhis work on census of 1917. - Letter announcing candidacy of Elmer Daue for Alderman. - Letter of appointment of Elmer daue as First Clerk of the 2ndSet of Election Board in Salem #17, 1924. - Thank you letter from Brig. Gen Thomas Rilea to Elmer Dauefor offer of fish trap net for camouflage, February 10, 1942. - Letter from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company toMr. H.P. Minto, dated February 16, 1904.

Item 1 of 9

1927-10 MCHS Building

O 0084.045.0001b Fan, Brise


Ivory, with white silk.10 - 3/4" end leaves, 14 - 4 1/2" short leaves, attached to whitesilk.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.

Item 1(2) of 29

P 0084.053.0094 Print, Photographic

Close up shot of a piece of woven linen fabric bearing a sewn onprinted tag reading: "Salem Linen -- Loomed by Ruth."

84.53.94

1981 MCHS BuildingSALEM LINEN

O 0088.025.0001 Sheet, Flat

White cotton sheet for bed.In one corner is written "W. A. Newson" 1896To 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. Hersecond husband Wm. Klang was a house wrecker here in Salem. Think it came from some house he wrecked.


O 0091.026.0003.001 Spool, Sewing

Spool with partial label reading "Linen Thread".Spool, empty.3 cord, 4 ounces.


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O 0999.019a 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 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 Collar

White linen embroidered collar.Cutwork and white embroidery decoration.Flowers in design.

OK MCHS Building

O 0999.108 Cloche

Woman's hat.Bright pink linen hat.White and pink artificial flowers across front

1940c-1950c OK MCHS Building

O 0999.120 Runner, Table

Table runner, Ivory linen with cut work and crochet "lace".Three star designs of linen.

OK MCHS Building

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O 0999.121 Tablecloth

White linen table (or possibly buffet) cover.Cutwood and crochet on 3 sides.Straight.Hemmed edge on 4th side.Edging.

OK MCHS Building


Ivory linen table cover.Ivory embroidered edges.Scalloped edges.Round

1920c-1930c OK MCHS Building

O 0999.137 Cover, Pillow

Linen throw pillow cover, embroidered with pink and red rosedesign and green stems and leaves. Fringe is on two of the ends.

OK MCHS Building

O 0999.151 Doily

White Linen doily.Crocheted edge.

OK MCHS Building

O 0999.153 Doily

Ivory linen doily with embroidered blue flowers with green leavesand stems. Scalloped edge with embroidered edging.

OK MCHS Building

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O 0999.154 Valance

Ivory crocheted valence with linen band at top with 4 button orhook holes

OK MCHS Building


Linen cover for table or buffet. Has crocheted lace on 3 sides,hemmed but no lace on the fourth.

OK MCHS Building


Ivory Linen cover for table or buffet. Elaborate cutwork andcrocheted edging

OK MCHS Building

O 0999.218 Doily

Ivory linen doily with red strawberries and gold leavesembroidered in center area

OK MCHS Building


Linen (wheat) and lace table runner with floral design andscalloped edges

OK MCHS Building

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O 0999.558 Album, Record

Phonograph Record album. Bound album contains 12 pages forhousing 73 RPM records. Inside front cover has a "title/ artist"sheet (blank). Album has brownish paper covered boards with blaklinen reinforcement around spine. Twelve records are included.Artists include Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Harry James, FredWaring, Paradise Foland Trio, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Spivak,Artie Shaw, Fritz, Kris Car, Judy Garland, and Poncho.

OK MCHS Building

O 0999.686 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 envelopeSome items may be from Renska Swart store.New, unused items.

OK MCHS Building

O 1984.069.0010a Jacket

One jacket to a two piece summer suit. Short sleeves, raglan style ,pink linen. The jacket comes just below the waist. Buttons in fronthave been removed. Back neckline has a bow that is pinned on. Unlined and home made.

OK Mill Building

O 1984.069.0010b Skirt

One suit, two piece. Pink linen skirt, (short) . Back 7" pleat andside metal zipper. Hook and Eye closing and pink lawn lining.

OK Mill Building

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O 1984.069.0016 Dress

One baby dress.Linen.White.

Missing Could Not Locate

O 1984.069.0021 Scarf

One Handkerchief.Linen.White

Missing Could Not Locate

O 1984.069.0026 Parasol

One cream colored linen parasol with a can handle; Eyelet designaround edges; Wood burl end cap on the handle;

OK MCHS Building

O 1985.044.0011 Dress

Child's Dress.One to three years.Linen.No collar.Pull over with one button at neck.

OK MCHS Building

O 1985.044.0012 Dress

Child's Dress.One to three years.Linen with lace.Lace collar.Button on back.

OK MCHS Building

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O 1985.044.0013 Dress

Child's Dress.Six months to one year.Hand made embroitery.White.Linen.Snap insted of button.

OK MCHS Building

O 1985.044.0017.003 Cover, Pillow

Pillow tops.Ivory linen with satin thread emboridered.Design of flowers (pink and blue), light blue lacking .


O 1985.051.0006 Tablecloth

Table Cloth.Linen.Flour desing emboidered.White and Yellow thread with patches of light Red fabric.Light Black thread border.

OK MCHS Building

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 Dress

Linen Dress.Lace Trim.Light Blue

OK MCHS Building

O 1987.004.0005 Apron

Apron (waist), linen.Lace edge and embroidered flowers at bottom.White on white.

OK MCHS Building


Miles Linen Company, Linen Mill Building, 2150 FairgroundsRoad.Razed November 1998.

1928-02-12 Photo Cabinet 205BMILES LINEN COMPANY

A 1994.014.0003 Scrapbook

Bound scrapbook of articles of historic episodes by Ben Maxwell,covering surrounding area.

Scrapbook could have belonged to Millard A. Pekar, 4910 ColomaDrive, SE.Al Jones picked them up at a 1st Christian Church rummage sale.

1955 OK MCHS BuildingARTICLES BY BEN MAXWELL.

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O 1994.049.0002 Periodical

Salem Cherrian, Issue No. 4, Salem, Oregon, September 1944.4 page newspaper.These issues were sent to all military service people from MarionCounty.Service men are listed in alpha order in "Where's Elmer?".

Note: Donation by Reid Hanson (listed as William R. Hanson).

1944-09 MCHS BuildingSALEM CHERRIAN

O 1996.021.0001 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 wasPresident/General Manager of Salem Linen Mills, from 1935 -1945, according to the city directories we have and the mill was at1485 Madison Ave., Salem.Mrs. Kleen said her brother, Carl McLeod, managed the millbriefly upon returning from the South Pacific at the end of WorldWar II.


O 1997.027.0001 Booklet

Small booklet, staple-bound, entitled 'A Trip Around Salem,Oregon', by Camera Route; Illustrated booklet showing interstingplaces in and around Salem, Oregon;

MCHS BuildingA TRIP AROUND SALEM, OREGON BY CAMERA ROUTE


Horses used in cutting flax. Large group of people dressed in suitsin background. Machine is an early prototype of an experimentalstrawberry harvester. Made and operated for Oregon strawberryCommission by OSU. Machine identified by Mike Ricks ofJefferson who worked on one of the prototypes. Salem Public Library MJON 0110

OK

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Flax Field, sheaves of flax in field. Storage shed in background.Possibly Oregon State Prison at right of sheds. Prisoners workedraising flax.

1917-1927 OK


Worker turning bundles of flax in flax rotting shed at Oregon StatePenitentiary. Process required regular turning of flax. Prisonerswere employed here.Salem Public Library MJON 0138

1935-1945 OK

P 1998.012.80 Photo

Interior of Miles Linen Co., 2150 Fairgrounds Road. Building torndown in October, 1998.

1940c


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 wasmanager.2150 Fairgrounds Road North East.Bradfield-Smyth Lumber Company, 2140 Fairgrounds Road NorthEast is shown on right.

1931-09-15 MCHS BuildingMILES LINEN COMPANY EMPLOYEES

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O 1998.033.0001a 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 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 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 Spool, Twine

Spool of linen twine.Off-white , brownish colored heavy linen twine wrapped around awooden 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 ThreadCompany, 1940c.



Handling Flax. Belts and tables in foreground. Loaded wagon,horses and handlers in background.Salem Public Library MJON 0109

1935c MCHS BuildingFLAX

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A 1999.006

Hundreds of photographs, negatives, movie film, personal papersand belongings of Kathryn Gunnell.

OK MCHS BuildingKATHRYN GUNNELL PAPERS

O 1999.012.0019 Trophy

Flax Festival Parade Trophy.Bronze colored metal two handled cup on top of round pedestalbase.Darker portion of pedestal is engraved."1st Prize -- 1939 -- Flax Festival Parade"Name of manufacturer impressed on bottom of base.



Cherrians in uniforms, posed in front of Rose Festival Parade Floatin Multnomah Stadium, Portland. Inscription on the back in pencilreads:"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, CarlGabrilson, 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.

1932 MCHS BuildingCHERRIANS AT ROSE FESTIVAL


Linen type post card. "Fishing is good in the Northwest" showingfour views of fish photos.

1925-1935 OK

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Linen type post card showing "Oregon State Capitol Building inSalem," look to the South West.

1935-1945 OK

P 2004.010.0745 Print

"Flax harvest about 1920". Team and wagon in field.

1915-1925

O 2004.025.0632 Antimacassar

Three hand embroidered white linen cutwork style antimacassar(chair covering linen).

OK MCHS Building

O 2004.025.0633 Towel, Show

White linen hand towel with bottom hem attached withembroidery. Has "MRS" embroidered monogram.

OK MCHS Building

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O 2004.037.0003 Pillowcase

Linen baby pillow cover

1927 OK Mill Building

O 2005.004.0001 Dress, Infant

White linen or cotton baby dress; short sleeved with a floralcutwork yoke/bodice and parallel bands of cutwork along the skirt;Gold colored metal "epaulet" found on each shoulder; epauletconsists of a cartouche with a floral pattern with a segmented metalchain that affixes to create a loop by means of a clasp at one end;

OK Mill BuildingBABY DRESS WORN BY JOSEPH ROBERT DAVIDSON

A 2005.026.0001 Newsletter

Folder #1: Contains brochure announcing Salem's CherrylandFestival, June 15-17, year not specified; Monthly Salem CherrianNewsletters, April 1945 - September 1945 (the latter announcingthe end of WWII).

MCHS BuildingSALEM CHERRIANS - NEWSLETTERS 1945

L 2006.040.0055 Book

Illustrated Memoirs & History of the LIvesley-Roberts Communitycompiled by Doug Chambers.

1997 OK MCHS BuildingILLUSTRATED MEMORIES & HISTORY OF THELIVESLEY-ROBERTS COMMUNITY, 1840S TO 1940S

L 2006.059.0002 Booklet

A history of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce from1884-1965; Includes information on the Chamber's beginningsand early industries.

1965 MCHS BuildingDYNAMIC DECADES: A HISTORY OF SALEM AREACHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEDICATED TO THOSE

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P 2006.086.0176.085 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 backof front seat are two women, one with white blouse with big,ruffled collar and gingham skirt, and the one in the middle, withdark hair and a sash: "Flax Festival.....". Sitting on back of rearseat are three young women with flax bouquets, and sashes "FlaxFestival" and the center one "Princess".

1948 MCHS BuildingCHERRYLAND FESTIVAL -- PARADE

P 2007.001.2112 a-d Print, Photographic

Salem Linen Mill

1916/ / OK


Flax Processing Tank

/ / OK


Harvesting Flax

1905/ / OK

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Processing Flax, Man handling Flax with Pitchfork

/ / OK


Former location of Fort Hoskins

/ / OK

A 2007.027.0015 Map

Salem Circa 1951; Street map ; city limits, separate map ofdowntown, aerial photo of Salem to the East and photos of StateCapitol, Oregon Flax Textiles building.

OK Map Cabinet Drawer 1SALEM CITY MAP

L 2007.070.0002 Booklet

Oregon Magazine April 1934

1934 MCHS BuildingOREGON MAGAZINE

O 2008.020.0004 Runner, Table

White linen table runner with purple cross-stitching on one end.

OK MCHS BuildingTABLE LINENS

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L 2008.038.0091 Magazine

January 1931. Flax Fibre in Oregon U.S.A. by Col. W. B. Bartram;Right Angles.

OK Boxed MaterialsOREGON MAGAZINE, JANUARY 1931, VOL. XXVI, NO. L

L 2008.038.0092 Magazine

February 1931. Oil and Gas In Oregon by Hon. A. M. Jannsen; AreCriminals to Blame by Martin Ferrey; There is Farm Relief in thisDiet Fad; Reno by Earl H. Leif; Check! by Jack Spong; IsTelevision a Fantastic Dream?; Oregon Writers; A Letter fromColonel Bartram; Some of the Encouraging Comments on the FlaxIndustry Number of the Oregon Magazine.

OK Boxed MaterialsOREGON MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 1931, VOL. XXVI, NO.II.

A 2008.064.0001 Archival Material

261 Documents. Short form inventory completed and stored in thebox.

OK MCHS BuildingBENHAM DOCUMENTS, BOX #1

O 2009.090.0001 Bolt, Cloth

Yards of white linen packaged in brown and blue paper. Made inSalem, Oregon.

MCHS BuildingLINEN ROLL

O 2010.060.0241 Newspaper Clipping

Article in the Eveing Telegram Secretary of State Olcott GrillsExpert on Flax, demands statement of burned stock of WardenMinto and Secretary Goodin regarding estimate of flax burned

06/03/1916 Shelf 135C

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Scrapbook created by Peter E. Thomason of the Flax industry inthe Turner area.

OK MCHS Building


Sepia Photo showing men gathering around what appears to be awooden and metal warp beam, lifting it out of a railroad boxcarand onto a truck or cart. A man in a suit and a hat and a man incoveralls 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 foundwill it reads: "Equipment for Linen Mill"

1925 MCHS BuildingFLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER


Image shows man in overalls, button-up sweater, glasses and flattopped hat standing to the side of a belt driven loom. Two shuttlessit on top of loom. Crowd gathers in the back of the image andlooks on.Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 2 and 3 of Scrapbook2001.067 showing labelled with a stickey note: "Linen MillMarion County"



Woman wearing a light colored dress and darker clored apronstanding in front of a spinning frame. Floor in the foreground iswet and has piles of chaff visible. Crowd can be seen behind thewoman. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 2 and 3 ofScrapbook 2001.067 Stickey note found with the photo: "Showingmachinery in Linen Mill"


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Agricultural field with low grwoing plants, patches with a tallertree growing spread out evenly throughout. Foliage and hillsvisible in background. Sepia Photo 6 X 8 found between pages 2and 3 of Scrapbook 2001.067 showing Flax field



Field with flax. Man's head and shoulders just visible in the upperright quadrant of the image. Fence and buildings along horizonline. To the left of the image is a cluster of Douglas FirTrees.Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 13 and 14 ofScrapbook 2001.067: Imprinted by typewriter on back: "Flax Fieldat Thomason Ranch near Turner"



Field with flax. Man's head and shoulders just visible in the upperright quadrant of the image. Fence and buildings along horizonline. 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 Scrapbook2001.067: (Copy 2) Mark on back reads: "IN reproducing thispicture credit must be given A.M. Prentiss, Portland, Oregon."

1925 MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELD AT THOMASON RANCH NEAR TURNER


Image shows row of flax in foreground and agricultural implementdrawn by three horses/mules. Livestock slightly out of focus. Sepia Photo 5 X 7 Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook2001.067: Horse Drawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason RanchTurner



Image shows a row of flax on the right, and a man seated upon aharvesting machine driving three animals (looks like on horse andtwo mules. barn building visible to far left of image. Sepia Photo 5X 7 Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook 2001.067:Horse Drawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason Ranch Turner

1925FLAX INDUSTRY IN TURNER

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mage shows a row of flax on the right, and a man seated upon aharvesting machine driving three animals (looks like on horse andtwo mules. Man appears to be smoking a pipe.Sepia Photo 5 X 7Found between pages 16 and 17 of Scrapbook 2001.067: HorseDrawn Harvest Flax Field Thomason Ranch Turner



Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 22 and 23 of Scrapbook2001.067: Linen Mill in Marion County showing people gatheredby time clock including Tommy Thomason, Peter Thomason, andOra Pins Thomason (Warren)



Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 22 and 23 of Scrapbook2001.067: Gathering at Linen Mill



Image shows woman in front of spinning machine lookin backover her shoulder. Man In coveralls and a bow tie standing to farleft. Man pretending to weave on a loom in lower right. Crowdvisbile in upper right.. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages22 and 23 of Scrapbook 2001.067: Machinery at Linen Mill

1925 MCHS BuildingMACHINERY AT LINEN MILL


Sepia Photo 2 1/2 X 7 Found between pages 24 and 25 ofScrapbook 2001.067: Fibre Flax 1925 Farm of B. O. Case & Sons


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Men hoisting large gear off bed of truck while man in coverallslooks on. Sepia Photo 8 X 10 Found between pages 24 and 25 ofScrapbook 2001.067: Pulling machine off truck at Linen Mill.



Five men all with backs turned or bending over, sheaving stocks offlax. Sepia Photo 3 X 5 Found between pages 26 and 27 ofScrapbook 2001.067: Flax Harvest

1925 MCHS BuildingFLAX HARVEST

A 2010.067.0018 Records

Ephemeral material related to Flax industry in the turner area.

MCHS Building

L 2010.080.0024 Booklet

NOTE: Two (2) identical booklets under this number, labeled "A"and "B." "DYNAMIC DECADES," a History of Salem AreaChamber of Commerce, Dedicated to those Honored - SalemLeaders of Yesterday by Stephen A. Stone, copyright 1965 - SalemArea Chamber of Commerce. The author describes four eras of theChamber of Commerce in four sections of the booklet followed bySection V -- Appendix (Brief additonal facts about namesprominent in Salem Chamber history.) Photo on cover illistratesthe former Chamber office building (torn down for parking lot) atCourt and Cottage streets.

1965 MCHS BuildingDYNAMIC DECADES: A HISTORY OF SALEM AREACHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEDICATED TO THOSE

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P 2011.006.0445 Postcard

Tinted view of flax in shocks drying in a field in the WillametteValley with sheds in the background. 2 cards1942

1942 MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM, OREGON

P 2011.006.0844 Postcard

The interior of the Miles Linen Co. in Salem showing threeworkers at the equipment inside a tall ceilinged building.

Mar. 2, 1941 MCHS BuildingINTERIOR MILES LINEN CO. SALEM, OREGON

L 2011.025.0001 Book

Covers the history of flax and flax cultifvation

2011 MCHS BuildingTHE BIG BOOK OF FLAX: A COMPENDIUM OF FLAXFACTS, ART, LORE PROJECTS AND SONG

O 2011.027.0198 Newspaper

Vol. 82, No. 2 Sections 1, 2 & 3 of The Oregon Statesman.

03/28/1931THE OREGON STATESMAN


Photo of postcard with large flax fields and storage sheds inbackground in Salem

1922 MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM

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Front of Miles Linen Co. building with another building to theright side.

MCHS BuildingMILES LINEN CO.

O 2012.033.0001 Cloth, Table

Green linen tablecloth with white and green cutwork; Made oflinen that was grown and spun by Oregon Penal Inmates at OregonState Penitentiary

MCHS BuildingLINEN TABLE CLOTH

O 2012.033.0002 Napkin

Four green linen napkins with white and green cutwork; Made oflinen grown and spun by Oregon Penal Inmates

MCHS BuildingLINEN NAPKINS


Black and white photograph of flax harvested by team of horses.

FLAX HARVEST


Flax stacks in field, 1920s.

FLAX STACKS

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Scrapbook containing information on Salem Events including:Portland Rose Parade (Floats from Salem)Lebanon Strawberry FestivalCherriansFirst Presbyterian Church (Salem)Memorial Day ParadeCornerstone of New CapitolSantiam BeansSalem Linen MillsMt. Angel Flax PlantHops Picking;Prince and Princess of Norway Visit to OregonWildfireSalem Art AssociationOregon Gubernatorial Inauguration 1959

OK MCHS BuildingSALEM SCRAPBOOK

O 2012.069.0001 Fabric

Rectangular textile woven with various neutral shades of white,tan, and beige. Textile is the widest of the group

MCHS BuildingNEUTRAL RECTANGULAR TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0002 Fabric

Square woven textile containing light blue, bright green, andyellow thread. Textile is mostly suare, but an area of one corner isnot fully extended. Textile is the longest of the group, and iswoven somewhat less tightly than .0001. The entire pattern appearsto be unfinished because of loose ends.

MCHS BuildingGREEN, BLUE, AND YELLOW UNFINISHED TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0003 Fabric

Rectangular woven textile, containing a pattern of squares ofvarying colors. These include, lavender, green, blue, dark blue, andwhite. Textile is closely woven.

MCHS BuildingGREEN/BLUE PLAID TEXTILE

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O 2012.069.0004 Fabric

Rectanglular textile containing a pattern of squares of varyingcolors- including green, gray, blue, and white. The effect appearsto look like plaid. It is evident that the textile was unfinished, asthree sides have loose ends.

MCHS BuildingUNFINISHED RED PLAID TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0005 Fabric

Smallest textile of the bunch. Woven in a very fine thread, it ishardly visible where the threads are woven together. The two shortends of the textile are scalloped, one is finished, and one isunfinished.

MCHS BuildingSMALL BLUE RECTANGULAR TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0006 Fabric

Small rectangular forest green textile, woven in fine thread. Oneshort end is unfinished, while the other short end and one long endare scalloped. The other long end is finished.

MCHS BuildingFOREST GREEN TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0007 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.

MCHS BuildingBRIGHT GREEN TEXTILE

O 2012.069.0008 Fabric

Small rectangular midnight blue textile, much longer than it iswide, woven in fine thread. Four ends are (almost not visibly)scalloped, while one long end is finished.

MCHS BuildingMIDNIGHT BLUE TEXTILE

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O 2012.069.0009 Fabric

Linen card with samples of a wide variety of colors, includingpinks, blues, greens, yellows, browns, and a wide array of whitesand other "natural" colors. Card advertises that linen is cheaper touse and own, and that it becomes more beautiful with use and age.

MCHS BuildingCARD FROM SALEM LINEN MILLS

P 2012.077.0006 Calender

1968 MCHS Building1968 CALENDAR PIONEER TRUST COMPANY

L 2012.087.0001 Book

Biographical and historical book recording "woman's part inworking out the plan of our Western civilization. Includes imagesand articles about and by women.

1905 MCHS BuildingTHE SOUVENIR OF WESTERN WOMEN


Small snapshot showing a table with white linen set for meal. Gaslamp visible above table. Wooden cabinet and buffet visible inbackground. windows to right of image. Inscription in blue penon back reads: Thanksgiving Dinner at Gene's and Georges inGrants Pass.

MCHS BuildingTHANKSGIVING DINNER

L 2013.010.0001 Magazine

2013 MCHS BuildingWILLAMETTE VALLEY VOICES: CONNECTINGGENERATIONSWinter 2013, Volume II, No. I Community Celebrations edition; Featuring articles about: Celebrating Cherries In Salem -- Kylie PineBridging the Community through the May Day Fete: The May DayCelebration at the Oregon Normal School -- Erin PassehlThe Linn County Pioneer Picnic: A Community Celebration Past

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and Present -- Ashley SharattImpacts on a Local Community: THe 1926 Oregon Trail Pageantof Eugene -- Julie Voelker MorrisThe Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival -- Rosalynn RothsteinCelebrating Our River Heritage -- Jennifer HuangWe are Here To STay: The Annual Celebration of the REstorationof the Grande ronde Tribe-- David LewisMount Angel's Flax Harvest Festival and the WPA: WeavingVaudeville into the Fabric of the Willamette Valley -- DamondMorrisWillamette Valley Crop Festivals --Phil DeckerBook Review: Fruit of the Sixties

O 2013.011.0001 Linen

One small spool of green linen thread; Brand name "Linnea PureLinen"; Weight 2 oz, approximately 450 yards;

MCHS BuildingLINNEA PURE LINEN THREAD

O 2013.011.0002 Linen

Spool of white linen thread on gray colored cardboard spool; Silver paper label with blue text and illustration of a spinningwheel; Label reads: "Loom Legend Linens. Pure Linen. Made byOregon Flax Spinning Co. PO Box 737 Canby Ore. Size. 12/2."

MCHS BuildingLOOM LEGEND LINENS

O 2013.011.0003 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. SanFrancisco 3, California. Color: Dawn. Size 7/2."

MCHS BuildingLOOM LORE BY SALEM LINEN MILLS

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O 2013.011.0004 Linen

Spool of white linen thread on blue colored core in plasticpackaging; Paper label reads: "Loom Lore by Salem Linen Mills. Pure Linen. Fast Colors. Sold by Davis Cordage Company, 564Sixth ST San Francisco 3 California. Color Bleached. Size 14/2."

MCHS BuildingLOOM LORE BY SALEM LINEN MILLS

O 2013.011.0005 Linen

Spool of white linen thread on brown cardboard core. White andblue paper label reads: "Say Lin Mil by Salem Linen Mills. PureLinen. Fast Colors. Sold by Davis Cordage Company. 564 Sixt St.San Francisco 3, California. Color Bleached. Size 12/1."

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P 2013.013.0019 Postcard

Flax fields and storage sheds, Salem, OR on colorized postcard. On back dated April 9, 1997 to Al Jones from Loren Lippert.

MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELDS OF SALEM, OR

O 2014.082.0128 Sack, Flour

Flour Sack 28" X 14". On the Front: "Salem Mills Co CapitolBakers Extra Flour Manufactured at Salem, Oregon Neville & Co.Bags and Twine, No 33 California St. S.F" Orange and greenlettering on cream ground. The material appears to be linen. Thereis an image of the Capitol building near the top.

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O 2014.082.0275 Envelope

Un-opened sealed envelope with airmail stamp. Sent Aug 9, 1929to A. J. Roll in Santa Clara CA. Announcing the Dedication of theSalem Municipal Airport Aug 8-10 1929, "Trail 'em to Salem" TheLinen Mill City. Mailed by George Kreyling Bound Brook N.J.

1929 MCHS BuildingDEDICATION OF THE SALEM, OREGON MUNINIPALAIRPORT

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O 2015.013.0005 Plate, Stereotype

One yellow mat with impressed type and images. Is page 9 of theCavalcade of a Century edition of the Oregon StatesmanNewspaper printed Wednesday, March 28, 1951. Includes articleson Natave Americans and circuit riders and advertisements for theW.P. Fuller & Co., and the Salem Linen Mills.

1951 MCHS BuildingSTEREOTYPE MAT


One sprial bound notebook "Belmont Du-O-Ring Filler book" withbrown cover. Inside are secured on lined pages one photo ofMonte Leo Jones and a series of published cartoons in variousnewspapers (including Capital Journal, Capital Press, Tech Prep -Benson High School and Oregon Journal) and various hand drawncartoons. Last dated cartoon in the book is 1956 earliest date is1947.

OK MCHS BuildingMONTE LEO JONES CARTOONS

O 2015.018.0037 Ribbon

49th Annual convention of the Oregon Women's ChristianTemperance Union, Oct 11-14 1932Salem, Oregon Tan Linen

1932 OK MCHS BuildingCONVENTION

O 2016.014.0001 Napkin

Rectangle of handwoven and spun linen. Linen was spun by MaryYost Miller Johnson. Some bleach spots and some scorchdiscoloring on heavy napkin material.

OK MCHS BuildingHANDWOVEN LINEN NAPKIN MATERIAL

O 2016.014.0002 Napkin

Square of handwoven and spun linen. Linen was spun by MaryYost Miller Johnson. Some stains. Heavy material.

OK MCHS BuildingHANDWOVEN LINEN NAPKIN

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O ED 2001.112 Bonnet

Ecru linen cap, cutwork trim, no ties

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O ED 2001.297 Scarf

Black linen scarf, woven with open sections and fringe.

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O ED 2001.307 Shirt

Women size white linen shirt, stand-up narrow width collar andopen tab in front long sleeves with narrow button cuff, whitebuttons.

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O ED 2001.836 Tablecloth

Cream colored linen - woven piece with loosely knotted fringe onopposite edges.

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Cream colored linen, woven tablecloth - fringe on two edges. Subtle pattern.

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Cream colored linen tablecloth - hand-done cutwork designs andedging.

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Coarsely woven linen square tablecloth edged with blue blanketstitch along edge and corresponding stitch lines and corner squaresapproximately 4 inches in along entire edge.

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O ED 2001.847 Towel, Hand

Fine woven towel, natural unbleached linen - embroidered withpink, yellow flower basket set on a black diamond.

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O ED 2001.850a Doily

Rectangular shape, coarse natural cotton/linen blend. Stifflystarched. Edged with cut-work. Three pieces total.

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O ED 2001.850b Doily


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O ED 2001.850c Doily


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O ED 2001.862 Napkin

Blue woven linen napkin with cut-work design 1 1/2" in from edgeon all 4 sides and satin stitched hem.

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O ED 2001.864a Napkin

Green linen napkin hemmed with machine embroidered crossdiamonds half inch from edge.

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O ED 2001.864b Napkin


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O ED 2001.864c Napkin


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O ED 2014.006.0004 Collar

Appliqued linen collar to be used for costume embellishment.

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O ED 2016.001.0011 Jacket

Bolero jacket #7. Tan linen with ecru heavy lace inserts andtrimming on gathered, flared sleeves. Open behind the lace. Verydressy.

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O ED 2016.007.0001 Iron

One silver iron with brown plastic collapsible handle. Underhandle is a small brown plastic dial with settings "off, rayon, silk,wool, cotton, linen." Two pronged electrical plug with brown andwhite patterned fabric cover on cord. Fin of iron at base is marked:"The Winstead How. Mfg. Co. Winstead, Con. USA. Pat2045284, 2086240, RE 21611, CSA APP No 5431. FullyAutomatic Folding Iron. 750 W 115 V AC Only, Durabilt. CAt193. UL Listed, Caution use with wall or base receptacle only. Serial Number 912.

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P EX2011.001.0003 Print, Photographic

Flax Fields and Storage Sheds. Mounted on foam cone.

MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELDS AND STORAGE SHEDS, SALEM, OREGON.

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L L 2002-0026 Book

History of linen making and its tools from 1640-1860. Has picturesand patterns of material before industry decline. Describes thetools used in the industry.

1980 Shelf MCHS BuildingLINEN-MAKING IN NEW ENGLAND 1640-1860

L L 2002-0030 Binder, Paperboard

A history of Flax and its role in the Oregon economy and industryhops.

Non-accession reference copy L 2002-0030REF on Shelf L10.C

unknown Shelf MCHS BuildingOREGON'S FLAX: A NATURAL FIBER-AN ARTIFICIALINDUSTRY

L L 2002-0030REF Binder, Three-Ring

A history of Flax and its role in the Oregon economy and industryhopes.

This is a non-accession reference copy L 2002-0030REF on ShelfL10.CAccession copy L 2002-0030 is in Rare and Fragile Books 2.

unknown Shelf MCHS BuildingOREGON'S FLAX: A NATURAL FIBER-AN ARTIFICALINDUSTRY

L L 2002-0041REF Binder, Three-Ring

Synopsis of tour of the Miles Linen Company. Compliments ofSunde and d'Evers Co., Seattle, Washington.

Unknown Shelf MCHS BuildingPROCESSING OF FLAX AT THE PLANT OF MILESLINEN COMPANY; SALEM, OREGON

L L 2002-041 Binder, Paperboard

1929 OK MCHS BuildingOUTLINE OF THE PROCESSING OF FLAX AT THEPLANT OF THE MILES LINEN COMPANY, SALEM, ORTyped document in paperboard binder. Includes a synopsis of atrip through the Miles Linen Company's Plant in Salem Oregonundertaken November 15th and 16th, 1929. Includes a list ofdirectors of the Miles Linen Mill and staff, history of linen growthand production in the Mid-Valley area and description ofprocesses. Also information about the industry men (from cannery

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industry) that came to tour the processes.

L L 2005-0044 Booklet

The pamphlet contains articles on the covered bridges in MarionCounty, the Penitentiary, Willamette, the story of Tabitha Brown,William Parker and Parkersville, fur posts, Champoeg, Hubbard,Oregon flax, sketches of Salem.

1956 Shelf MCHS BuildingMARION COUNTY HISTORY, VOLUME II, 1956

L L 2005-0172 Booklet

A guide to plain sewing used in the construction of wearingapparel, and household linens: explained by the clearest directionsand numerous engravings, designed for domestic use from 18thCentury to present.

1993 OK MCHS BuildingTHE LADY'S GUIDE TO PLAIN SEWING

L L 2006-0184 Journal

Wyatt, Steve M.: Flax and Linen: An Uncertain Oregon IndustryWillingham, William F.: Family and Community on the EasternOregon FrontierReminiscences: Snyder, Eugene Edumnd: C.S. Price As IRemember Him

Summer, 1994 Shelf MCHS BuildingOREGON HISTORICAL QUARTERLY

L L 2006-0277 Article

Different types of bed hangings, valances or drapery for four-postbeds in America

April, 1978 OK Library C-13TRADITIONAL BED HANGINGS IN AMERICA

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L L 2007-0102 Article

Flax, Ramie, Rabbits and Hares, Cotton, Animal Fibers, VegetableFibers, Synthetic Fibers, Wool, Spinning wheel

1995 Shelf Library C-13FLAX, ETC.

L L 2007-0200 Book

Wool, sheep, sorting fleece, learning to make a continuous yarn,the art of spinning wool, the spinning wheel, on buying a spinningwheel, flax, spinning other fibres, the spinning wheel in design,preparing spun yarns for use, machine-spun yarns

1964 Shelf MCHS BuildingYOUR HANDSPINNING

A M3 1966-001-0002-0009 Magazine

1958 4th Floor Storage A7FIBRE AND FABRIC MAGAZINE, TEXTILE GROUPASSOCIATIONS YEAR BOOKFibre and Fabric Magazine, Textile Group Associations YearBook, 1958

This magazine was established in 1885. This Year Book identifiesthe members of each of its affiliated associations and it alsocontains several glossaries of terms. There is an adevertiser'sindex on the back page.

The Year Book contains lists of names and occupations foraffiliated associations including:Eastern Maine Woolen Overseers AssociationGreen Mountain Textile Overssers AssociationMaster Dyers & Finishers AssociationNew York State Textile Overseers AssociationPennsylvania Textile Executives AssociationShenandoah Valley Textile Executives AssociationSouthern New England Textile ClubSouthern Textile Overseers AssociationTri State Textile Association

This Year Book also contains:A Glossary of Wool TermsA Glossary of Silk TermsA Glossary of Woolen and Worsted Fabrics

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A Glossary of Cotton FabricsA Glossary of Silk FabricsA Glossary of Jute FabricsA Glossary of Linen Fabrics

O M3 1972-003-0004 Wheel, Spinning

Flax Walking Wheel (also known as Great Wheel) - drive wheelhas 10 spokes, diameter measures at 45 inches. Sloped bed is fairlyplain, some turning on outer edges as they join the band. Handshaped at the hub. Drive wheel support measures at 19 inches withno cross brace. Wheel tension is accomplished with a tensionscrew mounted at the base of the Upright post. Spindlearrangement is a minor's wheel configuration. See pictures andattached multimedia document for design and finishing details.

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O M3 1973-002-0001 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."

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O M3 1973-010-0004 Chest

Flat silver storage chest. Silver Empire style, mahogany, lift lid. 4legs ball and ring turning to tapered foot. Lid and sides veneeredblack lines in-laid, diamond design around wooden keyholeescutcheon. Lid corners chamfered, brass hinges, screws & lock.Square nail & wire nails inside, blue silk/fine linen lining.


O M3 1973-025-0028a Sham, Pillow

Pillow sham, linen, centers crossed by 2 sets of 13 pleats, mountedin crochet open work, edged by pleated cloth and flounces.

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O M3 1973-025-0028b Sham, Pillow

Pillow sham, linen, centers crossed by 2 sets of 13 pleats, mountedin crochet open work, edged by pleated cloth and flounces.

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O M3 1973-025-0042 Towel

Towel, linen, with fringe, and drawn desing of leaves and zig-zags.Central pattern of circles.

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O M3 1973-025-0043 Towel

Towel, linen, with embroidered green design in circle, paperlabeled "All Irish Linen RW 15256"

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O M3 1973-025-0054a Napkin

Napkin, linen, fringed, corner squares and central square withcrossed lines. (One of 10, 4 used in Parsonage, matches previousgift.

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O M3 1973-025-0054b Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054c Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054d Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054e Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054f Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054g Napkin


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O M3 1973-025-0054H Napkin

linen napkins, part of set of 10, fringed, corner squares and centralsquare with crossed lines. Matches 73-25-55 tablecloth

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Tablecloth, linen, pattern matches 54.

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O M3 1973-025-0075 Pillowcase

White linen pillow sham. Center - red emblem, 5 angel heads,outline stitch, "Angels sing thee to thy rest." Back panel whitelinen, attached 1 side. 4 sides sham edging - machine made 3" Wlace - pattern outlined red emblem, thread. Red crochet edged.

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Brunswick spinning wheel, triangular based and foot treadle;maple finish with maple wood, called Spinning Jenny for spinningflax.

Spinning Wheel made in the Brunswick style. Maple wood with amaple finish. Drive wheel has 8 spokes, diameter measures at 17inches. Sloped bed is plain with minimal shaping. Double sideddrive wheel support measures 18 inches with no cross brace.Wheel tension is accomplished with a tension screw on the end ofthe sloped bed. Flyer and bobbin are configured for double drive.See pictures and attached multimedia document for design andfinishing details.

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O M3 1973-025-0103b Scarf, Bureau

Linen runner (displayed as towels), patterned with squares, etc.

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O M3 1974-004-0001 Coverlet

Jacquard coverlet of natural indigo blue and white, linen and wool.Edge design of tulips, center design of vines with buds, seven petalflowers and leaves. Bottom corners have name John Clark, John onone edge, Clark on the other. Border only on three sides.


O M3 1974-009-0001 Cape

Cape, black taffeta silk with braid trim and fringes, with brownlinen lining. Braiding was originally black, but now looks brown.Distinctive civil war era corded seams. Hook and Eye clasp. Onlyone clasp is visible and no evidence of one having been there. Thecording doesn't go clear to the hook. No fringe on back side of thesleeve. Has hook on each side to create sleeve. Hand-stitched.Back has two layers of fringe, the top layer 27 inches long.

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O M3 1974-009-0002 Bonnet

Bonnet, quilted brown black silk, with crinoline head band forforehead. Brown, beige, and green plaid linen lining. Worn withcape (dolman) M31974-009-0001


O M3 1974-025-0001a,b Sheets

2 sheets, heavy linen woven in two pieces and sewn together.

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Linen case. initials "M.A.L." 1/6" in light red cross stitch.

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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. Floralcenter and border with leaves and outer chain design.

O M3 1974-025-0006 Napkin

Linen, fringed. Stencil or ink "M Grabenhorst." Floral center withcorner arabesques of leaves.

O M3 1974-025-0007 Towel, Hand

Linen splash cloth with lower fringe. Embroidered with a centralpattern and "1822" and "C". Embroidered outline stitch, pale beigethread. Top hem-hand stitched. Woven linen. Used back ofcommode 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 Coverlet

Coverlet of indigo and white linsey-woolsey. Two panels joined incenter, pattern does not line up. Geometric design of diamondsand squares. Summer/winter overshot style of coverlet. Indigocolor shows variations throughout coverlet.

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O M3 1974-037-0001 Map

Town Map glued onto linen. Map is 15" x 12 1/2". linen is 16" x13 1/4". Map on grey paper using faded black ink with some blackink 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 bottomof the paper is what appears to b e an immage of a river, possiblythe millstream or the Willamette. An offshoot streem is drown inthe right corner, about 6 1/2" long. Ther are some names listedwithin the boses. Writing is in cursive. There are 11 rows ofboxes across the bottom , and 9 up/down the left side. In theupper left corner is written "165 feet long, 66 feet wide". On thetop 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.

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A M3 1974-037-0011 Map

Plat Map shows blocks 1 through 84 of the city of Salem andownership of some of the blocks. Illustration depicting WillametteRiver runs along bottom edge of map. Some chain measurementsgiven. Along top is reference to Oregon Institute, this reference isthe basis for the dates given.

Map is drawn in browning ink on blue tinged paper and mountedon linen. Crease marks throughout.

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O M3 1974-041-0020 Banner

Bunting with 17 stars in a blue field at each end and 13 red andwhite stripes. Hand stitched linen

Worn by Mrs. Robert Judson in a Civil War Parade.

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O M3 1974-041-0024a Collar

Collar, linen, triangular in shape, plaid weave, hemmed edge.

Deaccessioned

O M3 1974-044-0050 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 addeddue to wear. Other end has small turned hem. One side hasselvage, other side has overcasted stitching , 19" from bottom endstraight stitching stops, 6.5" from end all stitching ends. The indigocolor shows variations throughout coverlet.


O M3 1974-044-0051 Coverlet

Coverlet, Overshot; Dog track and cross pattern ; 2 panelsmatching seam, fringe on 3 sides. Indigo Wool weft and natural cotton or linen

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White linen tablecloth, machine hemmed, chrysanthemum patternwith center set in scalloped edge.

OK Boon HouseWHITE LINEN TABLECLOTH

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O M3 1975-030-0001 Purse

white crochet with rose center. 3 tiers of scallops, linen lining.crochet cord and tassles

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hand drawn work edge, satin weave linen. hand hem.

Belonged to Harriet Abigail Richardson, donor's mother.

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O M3 1975-033-0004a Napkin

Linen napkin, white, fuschia pattern. 20 to the edge, one in center,4 and then 8 on a center lattice. Machine hemmed.

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O M3 1975-033-0004b Napkin

Linen napkin, white, fuschia pattern. 20 to the edge, one in center,4 and then 8 on a center lattice. Machine hemmed.

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O M3 1975-033-0004C Napkin

Linen napkin, white, fuchsia pattern, 20 to the edge, one in center,4 and then 8 on a center lattice, machine hemmed. Two sidesmachine hemmed and two sides selvage.

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O M3 1975-033-0004D Napkin


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O M3 1975-033-0004E Napkin


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O M3 1975-033-0004F Napkin


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O M3 1975-033-0004G Napkin


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O M3 1975-033-0004H Napkin


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O M3 1975-033-0009 Towel, Hand

Linen towel with knotted fringe. Fleur-de-lis and flower motif, linkchain around edge.

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O M3 1975-033-0011 Doily

Large round doily with linen center and crocheted lace border;White;

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O M3 1975-033-0012 Doily

doily or table cover, circular, embroidered with 5 petaled flowers.Battenburg lace edge of linen thread. Hand sewn on edge

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O M3 1975-033-0013 Scarf, Table

table cover or doily, circular with embroidered five petal flowers.Battenburg lace edge of linen thread, hand sewn to edge of coveror doily


O M3 1975-038-0028 Tie, Bow

Tie, men's pre-tied, black, linen with elastic band and fastener.

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O M3 1975-047-0001 Jabot

men's fashionable black silk, "Modes de Paris/ Jany 1835,"otherwise might be called a dickey or bib, with pleated front, whltelining with printed fiugures illustrating its use. Ties of brown silkon the bottom and black linen on top


O M3 1975-048-0001 Sheet

Sheet, homespun, woolen, yellow, single twill.

Made for Thomas A. McClellan by his aunt about 1876 inCumberland, Kentucky


O M3 1975-054-0002 Doily

Doily, linen, crocheted edge with 11 points


O M3 1975-059-0003 Mattress

Doll's bed pad, quilted diamond pattern, linen, with hemmed edge.Used with 75-59-1

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O M3 1975-059-0004a Sheet

Doll's sheet, linen, hemmed edges. Used with 75-59-1

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O M3 1975-059-0004B Sheet

Doll's sheet, linen, hemmed edges. Used with 75-59-1

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O M3 1975-059-0007 Pillow, Doll

Pillow, doll, linen cover

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O M3 1975-059-0017a Pillowcase

white linen pillowcase with crocheted edge opening. Label: "YourGrandmother Deke"s pillow cases"

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O M3 1975-059-0017b Pillowcase

white linen pillowcase with crocheted edge opening. Label: "YourGrandmother Deke_s pillow cases"

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O M3 1976-008-0002a Doily

Crochet doily with linen insert.

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O M3 1976-009-0002 Sampler

Linen, unfinished. Cros stitch capital letters, brown emb. smallletters and numbers, cross stitch. "When I can read clearTitle to monsions in the skiesI will bed farewell to every fearand wipe my weeping eye."

Framed

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O M3 1976-009-0004 Scarf

Linen Damask, white. Nasturtium woven pattern. 2.5 inch fringedknotted. 5.75 inch border with red and white nasturtium pattern.

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O M3 1976-013-0002 Runner, Table

Runner, table, linen, white, square drawn work around all sides ofrunner 2 inches in from border; center pattern of six drawnworksquares and six drawnwork hexagons 3 1/2 inch width - threepatterns match and three are odd.

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Runner, table or piano, linen, white; crocheted edge on three sides. Seven diamond-shape inserts front of long edge, open chaincrochet, two diamond-shape inserts on each end. Numerous smallholes.

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O M3 1976-013-0004 Doily

Doily, chair back, white, linen; center patter in cross-stitch ofvarious colors "Colonial Williamsburg", picture of house, carriage,ladies churning butter, bowl, gate, two candles, man, coffee andgazebo.

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O M3 1976-013-0005 Doily

Doily, chair arm, white, linen, flower pattern design.

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O M3 1976-013-0006a Doily

Doily, white, linen, three piece, cross-stitch flower pattern invarious 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 1976-013-0006b Doily


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O M3 1976-013-0006c Doily


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O M3 1976-013-0007 Doily

Doily, oval, white, linen, madeira work.

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O M3 1976-013-0008 Doily

Doily, oval, white, linen, cut work wild rose on one end.

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O M3 1976-021-0001 Napkin

White linen with blue and orange stripes. Hand-hemmed at 2edges.

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O M3 1976-021-0002 Napkin

White linen with blue and orange stripes. Hand-hemmed at 2edges.

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O M3 1976-021-0003 Mat, Place

White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on 2non-selvedge edges.

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O M3 1976-021-0004 Mat, Place


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O M3 1976-021-0006 Mat, Place


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O M3 1976-021-0007 Mat, Place


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O M3 1976-021-0009 Mat, Place


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O M3 1976-021-0010 Mat, Place


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White linen with blue and orange stripes, fringed on ends.

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O M3 1977-012-0064 Scarf, Bureau

White huckaback linen. emb. scalloped edge each end emb. initial"B" circled raised embroidery. For dresser/table

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O M3 1977-027-0021 Sachet

Lavender. 9 1/2" length stems with lavender heads turned underinto 4" elongated sachet. Laced and interwoven with purple satin5/8" 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 Sheet, Flat

Linen sheet

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O M3 1977-044-0002 Sheet, Flat

Linen sheet.

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O M3 1978-002-0012 Bobbin

Miles Linen Co. bobbin, Salem, with flax thread.

O M3 1978-100-0016 Towel, Hand

Towel, white linen huckaback, two ends pink stripes. 1" pink stripeat one end, 3" pink stripe at other end, 1" hem at each end. Handembroidered overall spray, unfinished.

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O M3 1978-100-0020 Towel, Hand

Hand towel--off white linen huckaback, woven design. 1"hemstitched hem. 3" woven border each end.

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O M3 1978-100-0021a Towel, Hand

hand towels, off-white, linen huckaback, hemstitched hem eachend, 3/4"

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O M3 1978-100-0021b Towel, Hand

hand towels, off-white, linen huckaback, hemstitched hem eachend, 3/4"

Boon House

O M3 1979-017-0001 Coverlet

Coverlet - woven on Jarquard loom. Colors red, white, light blue,and indigo Pattern rose and large leaves, geometric. Background isnatural flax

Maker: "Coverlet / WM. H. / Weaver Covington Main Co. / Ohio1852"



White linen tablecloth, decorated with drawn work and embroidery

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O M3 1980-011-0008a Sample, Material

"Large piece of weaving" linen ticking, blue and white stripes. Donors believe was part of a pillow.

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O M3 1980-011-0008b Sample, Material

"large piece of weaving" linen, white. Has been used -- stitchingpicked out.

OK Mill Building

O M3 1980-011-0008c Sample, Material

Cotton or linen, originally white, with 5 red stripes, graduatedwidths, lengthwise. Warp edges of fabric torn to size. Remains ofembroidery pattern stencil in blue.

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O M3 1980-011-0008e Sample, Material

"Large piece of weaving" Linen, selvedge on 2 sides, unhemmedon other two. Possible toweling.

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O M3 1980-011-0012 Pantalettes

White pantalettes. 2 legs joined only at waist. Sewn in back, 2buttons 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 garmentprobably linen.

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O M3 1980-011-0030 Book

Linen book "Old Woman and Pig" printed in New York, bySheldon & Company Publishers. Top of front cover says"Indestructible Pleasur[ ] with colored [illistrations?]. Yellowcover, front has picture of woman standing by a fence lookingdown at dog to the right, pig laying on the ground (by fence) to theleft, front cover missing most of left and right side, back covermissing all of cover except for top right corner, smaller piece nextto 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 (theoldest son of L.H. Judson), she was born 1858 and died August 22,1863.

1848-1863 OK 2nd Floor Storage FD3

O M3 1981-009-0001 Nightgown

white, short sleeved nightgown. made in Scotland. 2 button yokeclosing, buttons linen covered. 1" scalloped eyelet lace trim neckand sleeves.


O M3 1983-024-0006 Coverlet

White Counterpane or bedspread. Linen. Center medalion isstylized flower, lower border is greek scroll pattern, outer border isseries of interlocking diamonds. Single-warp pattern made with"floats" Machine blind hemmed.

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O M3 1984-001-0002 Roller, Towel

Roller Towel - natural linen with blue stripe at each edge. Endssewn together into endless loop.


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O M3 1984-001-0003 Roller, Towel

Roller Towel - natural linen with blue stripe at each edge. Endssewn together into endless loop.


O M3 1986-001-0001 Doily

15" diameter scalloped edge, green embroidery in satin andbuttonhole stitch. pattern of 4 waterlillies. eyelet embroidery, linen.


O M3 1986-012-0001 Sample, Sales

Linen beige sample piece, flax thread grown and processed inSalem Oregon.

First run of linen woven at Salem Linen Mill circa 1920s.

Original Owner of Salem Linen Mill: Mrs. Carl Abrams.

1920s OK Mill Building

O M3 1986-016-0001 Thread

spool of linen thread from Linen Mill. 1950's Salem


O M3 1986-016-0002 Thread

spool of linen thread from lenine mill 1950's, salem


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O M3 1986-016-0003 Thread

spool of linen thread from linen mill, 1950's salem


O M3 1987-001-0001 Book

The Night Before Christmas linen book. Santa on cover holdingsack of toys and placing them on the table in front of him, treesitting on the table on left side of cover, fireplace with stockingsand clock on the mantle behind him to the right, toy horses inbottom left corner, top of cover says "The Night BeforeChristmas".


O M3 1988-004-0001 Sampler

Ecru linen, selvate top and bottom, rolled hem on sides. Borderred and green flower motif and zig-zag lines. Includes upper andlower case alphabet, trees, birds, animals, castles using variousembroidery stitches. "When this you see Remember me...MaryJane King..."


O M3 1988-004-0003 Handkerchief

Handmade crocheted lace 1" wide around 1 1/2" drawn threadssection. Center 4 3/4" x 4 7/8" linen.

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O M3 1988-004-0005 Scarf, Table

Unfinished linen piece, hand drawn thread work in squares; whiteand gold thread forming diamonds in center of each four. Whitecotton border, handsewn.

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O M3 1988-005-0003 Slip

White colored textured linen slip; sleeveless with drawstring atneck;

1833c OK Mill BuildingINFANT SLIP


Brunswick spinning wheel, triangular based and foot treadle;maple finish with maple wood, called Spinning Jenny for spinningflax.

Spinning Wheel made in the Brunswick style. Maple wood with amaple finish. Drive wheel has 8 spokes, diameter measures at 16inches. Sloped bed is plain and unshaped. Double sided drivewheel support measures 16 inches with no cross brace. Wheeltension is accomplished with a tension screw on the end of thesloped bed. Flyer and bobbin are configured for double drive. Seepictures and attached multimedia document for design andfinishing details.

OK Mill BuildingFLAX SPINNING WHEEL

O M3 1989-018-0002 Sample, Material

Handwoven fabric, cotton or linen, light and dark blue, natural andlight brown plaid. Ends hand hemmed.

Brought to Oregon by Quaker family who were originally fromNorth Carolina.

Unknown maker. Estimated to possibly be as hold as 1840s byJerie Lucas.

OK

O M3 1990-015-0012 Book

1925-1925 OK 4th Floor Storage L-74

Hadbound book, black with gold printing, "THE/FALES &JENKS/RING TWISTER/FOR COTTON" gold line "1925" Spinereads, "FALES & JENKS MACHINE CO. - TWISTING"

Inside page handwritten in black ink, "C Elton Page/BrownsvilleWoolen Mills/Brownsville Oregon"

Title page has a double line border, "ILLUSTRATED

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CATALOG/AND/HANDBOOK OF FORMULAS ANDTABLES/RELATING TO/THE FALES AND JENKS/RINGTWISTER/FOR COTTON" a line "FALES AND JENKSMACHINE COMPANY/BUILDERS OF/RING SPINNINGMACHINERY/FOR COTTON/RING TWISTINGMACHINERY/FOR COTTON, WOOL, WORSTED, SILK,LINEN, JUTE/PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A."

Pages are white glossy with balck print, the back section is ofgraph paper (4 pages). Has many black and white tables andillustrations.

O M3 1991-010-0001 Coverlet

Overshot coverlet, repeated pattern of Monk's Belt variation. Linendyed red-brown with madder, natural and dyed dark brown,probably with walnut. Appears to be hand spun. Three panels aresewn together, each about 25". Narrow machine stitched hem onall four sides.


O M3 1992-100-0014 Flax

Blond flax fiber tied at one end with tag, "Canby 1945 crop"


O M3 1992-100-0015 Flax

Blonde falx fiber tied at one end with a tag reading "Canby 1945Crop 00 Grade"


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O M3 1992-100-0050 Bag

Linen tow-cloth bag, woven as tube, no side-seam. 4 sets ofparallel stripes, length-wise, faded lavender & blue (or fadedlavender). 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.

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O M3 1992-100-0051 Rug

Woven near eastern, possibly oriental rug. Linen warp and woolweft. Colors of rust, pinky rose, brown, tan background. Has twolevels of boarded with repeated cube motif. Center has two largediamond shapes in the middle.

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O M3 1993-002-0005 Scarf, Piano

Natural linen embroidered in red and green, multicolored edgedecoration. used as piano scarf.

From R.S. Wallace family. Used on piano on farm where SalemTowne Retirement area now stands.

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O M3 1993-011-0001 Petticoat

Tan fabric with some color stripe. Hand quilted, linen with brownplaid. Waistband blue and white stripes. Ties at waist, hook andeye at hip.

Purchased by donor in New England.

1830s OK Mill Building


White linen, very fine, handwoven, with center seam.

ca. 1840 OK Mill Building

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P M3 1993-027-0025 Print, Photographic

Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the spinning roomof the Miles Linen Co., in Salem, Oregon.

1922 Mill BuildingMILES LINEN MILL


Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the Oregon FlaxTextiles Inc. factory in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon. Imageshows white, two story building with "Oregon Flax Textiles, Inc."painted across top.

1946 Mill BuildingOREGON FLAX TEXTILES, INC.


Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the Miles LinenMill Factory during the 1920s. Image shows buidlgin withclaristory windowed top; "Miles Linen Co." sign along roof line. Many windows. Bicycle in front, cars to right of image.

Mill BuildingMILES LINEN MILLS


Black and white mounted photo on foam core of the ScutchingShed at the Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon. Showsinteriro of building with wooden beam support system. Pile of flaxcan be seen on cement floor in forground. Wagon full of flax toright of image. belt an pully system and machincery seen inbackground and to left of image.

1925 Mill BuildingOREGON STATE PENITENTIARY SCUTCHING SHED

O M3 1993-033-0001 Yarn

Spool of linen yarn, tan, on orange core. White lable with blueprint "Salem Linen Mill"


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O M3 1993-033-0002 Yarn

Spool of linen yarn, on orange core. White lable with blue print"Salem Linen Mill"


O M3 1993-033-0003 Yarn

Spool of linen yarn, blue. On metal core wrapped with linen. Nolabel


O M3 1994-003-0001 Net, Crab

Natural linen netting for crab pot.

Recycled in Alaska in 1985. Scavenged when discarded byfishermen to be replaced by nylon-type net.

Uknown make, but some netting was made at Willamette ValleyLinen Mills and was sold in Alaska

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O M3 1996-300-0115 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 linenwith large scale cotton crochet down the middle and at ends. Handsewn with scalloped edges.

OK Parsonage


Ubleached linen with 4 rows of 3 tucks each and a 5 inch length ofcrocheted lace sewn along the edge.

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O M3 1996-300-0146 Napkin

Cream linen with tan stitched trim. Scalloped edges. Flower & leafin one corner.

OK Boon House

O M3 1996-300-0147 Napkin

Cream linen with tan stitched trim. Scalloped edges. Flower & leafin one corner.

OK Boon House

O M3 1998-001-0001 Dress

Batiste fabric with blue & white pearl cotton embroidery, satinstitch. Machine made lace trim, ecru, on neckline and sleeves.Linen evenweave fabric, originally light blue, 3 panels on skirt andon sleeves and at neckline. 6 mother of pearl buttons down centerback , 1/4". 8 mother of pearl buttons down back off-centerplacket in skirt. Hooks & eyes: 3 @ waist, 3 @ lace in neckline. 2male 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 aremissing on both back panels but threads are there. Five crochetedbobbles on front neck panel. Pin tucks on back bodice.

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Two paneled, natural colored hand spun linen. Hems on both sides,selvage on foot and head. Weave structure is M's & O's. Panels are38", 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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Boiled or ecru colored crocheted tablecloth. Linen thread. Starpattern, 3 inches from point to point. Scalloped edges all around, astar in each scallop.


O M3 2000-002-0021 Undershirt

Linen baby undershirt. Draw string in front, bobbin type lace onentire neck edge. Back neckline is gathered into a yoke with abutton closure with button missing. No side seams. Turned hem ishand stitched. Sleeves with gussets, eyelet lace with fagoting,gathered at neckline.

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O M3 2000-002-0024 Undershirt

Linen baby undershirt, with 1/2" bobbin type lace trim on neckedge 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 areenclosed. Hand stitching used throughout.

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A M3 2004-002-0030 Letter

November 15,1900 - March 31,1943

OK 4th Floor Storage M-83MISCELLANEOUS ENVELOPES6 NON-BUSINESS ENVELOPES1 - Roseburg Nov. 15 1900 Stamp missing2 - Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 11 1901 stamp missing3 - Portland, Oregon Dec. 23 1913 2 cent red Washington stamp4 - Tacoma, Washington Jan. 3 1914 stamp missing5 - Tacoma, Washington June 15 1931 prestamped envelope6- Portland, Oregon Jan. 28 1932 3 cent red Washington stamp

7-Coshow & Sheridan Roseburg, Oregon Jan. 23 1901 stampmissing8 - Sam A. Kozer Salem, Oregon Jan. 9 1924 preprinted envelopeand 2 cent red Washington stamp9- _ _ ntavilla Saving Bank Portland, Oregon June 2 1931 preprintenvelope10- Mrs. J.S. Landers Monmouth, Oregon June 3 1932 2 cent redWashington stamp

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11- A.C. Burk Salem, Oregon May 12 1933 2 purple 3 centWashington stamps12- Equity Fund, Incorporated Seattle, Washington May 16 1938purple 3 cent Washington13- Treasury Department Seattle, Washington Feb. 17 1940 stampmissing14- Huggins Insurance Agency Salem, Oregon May 15 1941 red 2cent John Adams15- Oregon Mutual Fire Insurance Co./Scellars & Foley, Inc.Salem, Oregon Feb. 25 1943 red 2 cent defense stamp16- Abrams and Ellis, Inc. Salem, Oregon March 31 1943 redNations United for Victory 2 cent stamp17- R.R. No. 5, Box 18A no postmark, no stamp18- Flaxen Fiber-Down Co. purple Washington 3 cent stamp19- The Oregonian Portland, Oregon May 18 2 red Washington 2cent stamps

O M3 2005-009-0001 Thread

Red linen thread, part of a skein, single twist.


O M3 2005-009-0002 Thread

Green linen thread,full skein tied with white cord in twoplaces,then tied in a knot, two ply.


O M3 2005-009-0003 Thread

Brown linen thread, partial skein tied with white cord in one place,two ply.


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O M3 2005-009-0004 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 linesprinted on it and National Dyes logo. Blue handwriting = oublePaste/ e Paste/ Inside. Two ply thread is tied in big knot,


A M3 2005-012-0001 Receipt

50 Paycheck stubs from Mary Davis from Salem Linen Mills.Including number of hours, gross, tax amounts and net.

1953-1954 OK 4th Floor Storage FD3PAYCHECK STUBS FROM SALEM LINEN MILLS

O M3 2007-001-0003 Letter

Goldenrod colored stationery with black print reading: " TelephoneCApitol 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.

1964-1964 OK 4th Floor Storage FD3

O M3 2007-001-0027 Wallpaper

4th floor FF4

11 3/4" x 14" file folder holding wallpaper pieces. The top tabreads, "JASON LEE HOUSE NORTH BEDROOM M3 JLHNBR-5".

10 1/2" x 5 1/2" torn piece of white wallpaper. The pattern hasgreen stems and leaves with some faint purple flowering. Somepatterns and colors have been removed and faded.

12" x 10" (In folded state) piece of cloth once covered bywallpaper. 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 / ofhorizontal boards on fabric"Cloth is dirty and stained. The edges have wallpaper clumps aswell 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 bywallpaper. 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 handstitched / (this same element photographed / on wall of 'generalstore (?)" at / Lee House. Two layers on this / fabric 1) floralclusters 2) rose stripe. Cloth is a tannish color with many stains. Tears along the edgesand rust holes throughout

L M3-1987-001-0001 Book

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS; 8 pp. linen material; firstand last pp. backing covers; adhesive tape spine. Cardboardcovers.

1900THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

A MMMA.200.0003 Scrapbook

Series of institutional scrapbooks representing the history ofMission Mill Museum Association

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O WU.0009 Wheel, Spinning

Flax Walking Wheel (also known as Great Wheel) - drive wheelhas 10 spokes, diameter measures at 48 inches. Sloped bed is aplain board with rough scallop design on edges of short end pieces. Drive wheel support measures at 31 inches with a 15 inchcross-brace. Upright, mother, maidens and spindle pieces aremissing. See pictures and attached multimedia document for designand finishing details.

OK Mill BuildingWALKING WHEEL

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L X2011.001.0060 Pamphlet

Covered bridges in Marion County; The Penitentiary; Willamette;Story of Tabitha Brown; William Parker/Parkersville; OurUnmarked Fur Posts; Champoeg; Hubbard; Oregon Flax; Sketchesof Salem

1956 OK MCHS BuildingMARION COUNTY HISTORY, VOL. 2

P X2011.003.0001 Postcard

Photo of interior Miles Linen Co plant at 2150 Fairgrounds Rd.NE; Photo shows machines and four workers; Photo printed as apostcard and is addressed to Benn. Scharer of Claytonville,Illinois;

1931 MCHS BuildingINTERIOR MILES LINEN CO., SALEM, OREGON

O X2011.003.0033 Sample, Material

Sample of yarn made by Salem Linen Mills, Salem Oregon. Cardsample distributed by Davis Cordage Company San Francisco.

1985 MCHS BuildingLOOM LORE SALEM LINENE MILLS

O X2011.003.0034 Sample, Material

A sample of worsted material made in Oregon. This material wascalled "Marilinn" 75% wool and 25% linen. The wool was fromLinn County and the linen was from Marion County. The samplewas from Oregon Worsted Co. Portland Or

MCHS Building

P X2011.008.0001 Photograph

The Flax Priest, Father Alcuin Heibel, and Fred J. Schwab,manager of the Mt. Angel Flax plant since its establishment in1936, and unknown woman looking over a field of flax in MtAngel;

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND FRED J. SCHWAB

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P X2011.008.0002 Print, Photographic

Father Alcuin Heibel, with an older woman in dress suit, black hatwith large flower pin, having tea.

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND WOMAN


Father Alcuin Heibel standing on steps of building. Older mandriving loaded flax truck.

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND FLAX TRUCK


Father Alcuin Heibel having tea and cookies

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL


Woman working, drying flax sample. Woman is wearing dresswith fleurs de lis on it.

MCHS BuildingWOMAN DRYING FLAX SAMPLE


Sweepstakes parade winner of 1947 Flax Festival showing theripened flax and flax products in all its various processes. Enteredby the Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association;

MCHS Building1947 FLAX FESTIVAL FLOAT

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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.

MCHS Building1947 FLAX FLOAT


Another view of the 1947 Grand Sweepstakes winner by Mt.Angel Flax Growers Association. With receipt.

MCHS Building1947 FLAX FLOAT


Four men in suit jacket and ties. Three standing, one sitting. Manseated in the center appears to be Governor Charles ArthurSprague, although not confirmed.

MCHS BuildingFOUR MEN


A filled flax barn with road beside it, dog on road;

MCHS BuildingFILLED FLAX BARN


Long stack of flax in field;

MCHS BuildingFLAX STACK

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Exhibit on industrial uses of farm crops: flax. Bureau ofAgricultural Chemistry and Engineering plaque under exhibit;

MCHS BuildingINDUSTRIAL USES OF FARM CROPS EXHIBIT


Picture of flax field with trees edging it, building with spire seen inbackground;

MCHS BuildingFLAX FIELD


Up close shot of flax shoots with flowers, trees blurred inbackground;

MCHS BuildingFLAX UP CLOSE


Two men working on and with John Deere tractor, possiblyharvesting flax. Two prints, one is written on for future cropping.

MCHS BuildingMEN WITH TRACTOR


Two men working with a Claeys threshing machine with flax. Two prints;

MCHS BuildingTWO MEN WORKING

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View of flax barns. Two vehicles bringing in flax, trees inbackground. 2 prints;

MCHS BuildingVIEW OF FLAX BARNS


Two men working with flax inside of a building, both men arewearing ties and hats. 2 prints;

MCHS BuildingTWO MEN WORKING WITH FLAX


Two men working with flax, positioned behind a conveyor belt. Wearing overalls and caps.

MCHS BuildingTWO MEN WORKING WITH FLAX


Man standing on top of truck loaded with flax, two men are insidethe truck, truck driving away in background. Hops in background;

MCHS BuildingMAN ON FLAX TRUCK


Young man with cigarette, hat, and sunglasses working on pipes;

MCHS BuildingWORKER WORKING ON PIPES

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Woman in dress with fleur de lis on it handing worker in window apiece of paper, large amount of flax in background, addingmachine and scales in foreground;

MCHS BuildingWOMAN AND WORKER


Four men working in various positions with flax;

MCHS BuildingFOUR MEN WORKING ON FLAX


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Four men working in various positions around flax;

MCHS BuildingFOUR MEN WORKING


Man working on Claeys thresher;

MCHS BuildingMAN WORKING ON CLAEYS THRESHER

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Man wearing a white hat and gloves, taking flax out of Claeysthresher;

MCHS BuildingWORKER WITH CLAEYS THRESHER


Colored photo of Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association Float withwoman in brown dress suit standing in front of it;

Missing MCHS BuildingFLAX FLOAT AND WOMAN


Church with gothic windows and spire, woman and flax festivalparade in front of it. Mt Angel float is featured. Three prints.

Missing MCHS BuildingFLAX FESTIVAL


Mt. Angel Flax Growers Association float with young boy in tophat & tails with young girl in white dress on it. 2 prints.

MCHS BuildingFLOAT WITH CHILDREN


"All linen" Flax Festival float, with woman and child riding on it. Mt. Angel Theater behind them;

MCHS BuildingFLAX FLOAT

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"Flax Plant" Flax Festival float.



"Flax Plant" on sides, "All Flax Products" on back, Flax Festivalfloat number 35 on side;



"All Linen" Flax float (same as photo 0046), being worked on by awoman in checkered dress. Aug 1951; 2 prints

MCHS Building"ALL LINEN" FLAX FLOAT


Young boy in top hat, with young girl in white, sitting on FlaxFestival float;

MCHS BuildingCHILDREN ON FLOAT


Five women in white, holding flowers, young boy in white pantsand black top, all sitting in front of them, on Flax Festival float;

MCHS BuildingFIVE WOMEN ON FLOAT

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Stage with group of men standing on it; (hard to see due to sunglare on photo).

MCHS BuildingSTAGE


Father Alcuin Heibel on stage talking into microphone, in front ofa crowd. Building in background has sign with a bird and shieldon it.

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL ON STAGE


Man on stage talking to a large crowd, sign behind him on buildinghas a bird on shield on it. Man with hat in foreground standingnext to a woman in top and skirt.

MCHS BuildingMAN ON STAGE


Father Alcuin Heibel shaking hand of a man in light suit and hat.

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND MAN


Five women in white hats and dresses, standing in front of flaxbarn. All are matching clothes;

MCHS BuildingFIVE WOMEN

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Five women dressed in matching white dresses and hats, standingbeside an older woman in lighter dress and hat, in front of a flaxbarn.

MCHS BuildingSIX WOMEN


Five women in matching white dress outfits, with 4 older men inlight suits and vests, in front of flax barn.

MCHS BuildingNINE PEOPLE


Five women in matching white dress outfits, standing next to car,with people in background. Half of a man's head is in photo;

MCHS BuildingFIVE WOMEN


Five women in matching white dress outfits, with five men in suitsand ties, standing behind them. Possible court for Flax Festival;

MCHS BuildingTEN PEOPLE


Five women in matching white outfits, holding flowers, one has acrown, possibly court for Flax Festival;

MCHS BuildingFIVE WOMEN WITH FLOWERS

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Five women in white outfits, holding flowers, with five men insuits behind them, standing at an angle to a white building;

MCHS BuildingTEN PEOPLE

P X2011.008.0064 Print and Negative

Older man in suit holding a piece of paper with seal standing nextto a woman in white dress holding flowers, in front of whitebuilding;

MCHS BuildingMAN AND WOMAN


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;

MCHS BuildingFLAX TRUCK


Flax bundles in foreground; Large thing on truck bed inbackground; Note on back "33 tons";

MCHS BuildingFLAX AND THING ON TRUCK BED


Seven men, one of which is Father Alcuin Heibel, and two womanstanding near a tractor, car, and in front of a barn;

MCHS BuildingNINE PEOPLE

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Two men in foreground and two men in background walking downroad in front of three buildings.

MCHS BuildingFOUR MEN WALKING


Balding man in white shirt holding a white hat in front of shrubs,buildings, and the front of cars.

MCHS BuildingMAN


Group photo of dressed up people in front of flax barn,approximately 35 people.

MCHS BuildingGROUP PHOTO


Two priests and one man in a suit, vest and tie in front of flax barn. Man on far left is Father Alcuin Heibel.

MCHS BuildingTWO PRIESTS AND A MAN


Father Alcuin Heibel talking to man with mustache in long woolcoat in front of flax barn;

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND MAN

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Nineteen people, dressed in suits and long coats, in front of flaxbarn;

MCHS BuildingGROUP OF PEOPLE


Father Alcuin Heibel and 4 older men in bundled flax field.

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCUIN HEIBEL AND 4 MEN


View of flax piles in front of buildings, background has trees;

MCHS BuildingHARVEST


View of retting flax

MCHS BuildingRETTING THE FLAX


Groups of people, mostly men, standing around talking in front ofa building and line of cars. 10 prints

MCHS BuildingPEOPLE AND CARS

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Three older men standing on a wooden platform. One is wearing along wool coat, one in a short coat, and one in a sweater. All arewearing hats. 2 prints.

MCHS BuildingTHREE MEN


Father Alcuin Heibel and 9 men standing around talking. Threewith hats on, all in suit and ties. 8 prints

MCHS BuildingFATHER ALCIUN HEIBEL AND A GROUP OF MEN


Eight men in hats and coats in foreground, worker and building inbackground. 3 prints

MCHS BuildingEIGHT MEN AND WORKER


Mostly filled flax barn, 2 prints

MCHS BuildingFLAX BARN


Two workers moving flax by a conveyor belt system

MCHS BuildingWORKERS AND FLAX

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Inside building with machines and three workers. One machinelabeled Vansteenkiste

MCHS BuildingWORKERS


One older man in pants and tie with 6 woman, 5 of which aredressed in matching white outfits.

MCHS BuildingSEVEN PEOPLE


View of bundled flax, a flax pile, and buildings with trees inbackground;

MCHS BuildingBUNDLED FLAX


Bundled flax, large flax pile, and building.

MCHS BuildingBUNDLED FLAX


Six bundles of flax on a wall. note on back "FX 447-1-53";

MCHS BuildingSIX FLAX BUNDLES

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View inside factory, three workers on conveyer belt systemworking. Note on back "FX 449-2-53";

MCHS BuildingINSIDE FACTORY


Four workers working at conveyor belt machine inside factory. Note on front "FX 448-2-53". 3 prints

MCHS BuildingINSIDE FACTORY


Woman in white sweater with "A" on it and black skirt, holdingflax in each hand. 2 prints

MCHS BuildingWOMAN WITH FLAX


Flax bundles in foreground, with 5 workers posing for photo inbackground, next to conveyor machine. 2 prints

MCHS BuildingWORKERS AND MACHINE


Two workers moving flax inside a building. Note on front "FX450-2-53", 2 prints

MCHS BuildingMOVING FLAX

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Four men in suits, ties, and hats in bundled flax field, talking;

MCHS BuildingFOUR MEN IN FLAX FIELD

P X2011.008.0096 Photograph & Negative

Four men laughing as bundle of flax is passed from a man in whitehat and light suit to a man in a white hat and dark suit. 3 prints andnegative.

MCHS BuildingFLAX AND MEN


Three older men in overalls standing next to a door. Photo hasnegative.

MCHS BuildingTHREE MEN


Group of nicely dressed people in front of flax pile. Photo hasnegative

MCHS BuildingGROUP OF PEOPLE


Large group of men and woman in front of flax barn. Most menare workers in overalls, while women are dressed up. Photo hasnegative.At time of scanning there was no negative. DLR

MCHS BuildingLARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE

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P X2011.008.0102 Negative, Film

Five men in hats, one man is handling a bundle of flax to anotheron step.

MCHS BuildingFLAX AND MEN


Two views on same negative of a mound of flax with worker infront of it

MCHS BuildingFLAX MOUND


A sculpted mound of flax with signs on it saying: "A mountain offlax to a mountain of gold. Mt Angel Flax growing Association";

MCHS BuildingA MOUNTAIN OF FLAX


Another view of mountain of flax, sculped flax mound withsignage

MCHS BuildingMOUNTAIN OF FLAX


Back view of mountain of Flax;

MCHS BuildingMOUNTAIN OF FLAX

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View of long covered flax mounds, trees in background;

MCHS BuildingFLAX MOUNDS


View of long covered flax mounds, truck and trees in background

MCHS BuildingFLAX MOUNDS

A X2011.008.0129 Manuscript

Flax in Oregon prepared by the Works Progress Administration. 6copies.

MCHS BuildingFLAX IN OREGON

A X2011.008.0130 Records

Pamphlet labeled "Flax A Growing Industry in Oregon", 11 copies

MCHS BuildingFLAX A GROWING INDUSTRY IN OR

A X2011.008.0131 Records

Cost and efficiency in fiber flax production in the WillametteValley, Oregon pamphlet 2 copies

MCHS BuildingCOST AND EFFICIENCY IN FIBER FLAX PRODUCTION

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A X2011.008.0132 Records

Flax fiber production Farmers Bulletin No. 1728, 4 copies

MCHS BuildingFLAX FIBER PRODUCTION

A X2011.008.0133 Records

Flax in Oregon, a history of development, 3 copies

MCHS BuildingFLAX IN OREGON

A X2011.008.0134 Records

Official program 1941 for 6th Annual Oregon Flax Festival

MCHS BuildingOREGON FLAX FESTIVAL

A X2011.008.0136 Records

The Oregon Magazine with picture of flax pulling machine onfront

MCHS BuildingTHE OREGON MAGAZINE

A X2011.008.0137 Records

Fire control in Oregon flax mills

MCHS BuildingFIRE CONTROL

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A X2011.008.0138 Records

Fiber flax machinery and processing operations in Oregon

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A X2011.008.0139 Records

The polluttional character of flax retting wastes

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A X2011.008.0140 Records

Studies in flax retting

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A X2011.008.0141 Records

Flax fiber production U.S. Department of Agriculture

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L X2011.008.0142 Records

The flax fiber industry in Oregon, February, 953, 2 copies;

Missing MCHS Building

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A X2011.008.0143 Records

Flaxseed production in the far western states

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A X2011.008.0144 Records

The time to harvest fiber flax

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A X2011.008.0145 Records

Fiber flax in Oregon by Brittain Robinson

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A X2011.008.0146 Program

The growing of flax seed in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho

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A X2011.008.0148 Records

The Oregon fiber-flax industry

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A X2011.008.0149 Records

Oregon Flax Festival 1940, 5th annual program

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A X2011.008.0150 Records

Flax and fiber 1939, September October issue

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A X2011.008.0151 Records

Flax and fiber 1938, April May issue

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A X2011.008.0154 Records

History of the flax industry in Oregon, 5 page typed paper

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O X2012.005.0001 Flag

46 star flag of the United States of America; appears to be madeout of a linen fabric with mostly machine sewing;

OK Mill BuildingUNITED STATES FLAG

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O X2013.001.0004.001 Brochure

Brochure highlighting the city of Salem. Illustration of the oldState 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, StateInstitution for the Feeble-minded, State Tuberculosis Hospital,State School for the Blind, State School for the Deaf; ChemawaSchool, Tulip Farm, Hop Yard, Flax, Fruits and Berries,Loganberry, Walnuts and Filberts, Silver Creek Falls. Produced bythe Chamber of Commerce.

MCHS BuildingTRAIL'EM TO SALEM, OREGON

L X2013.001.0004.007 Booklet

Booklet produced to highlight Salem's agriculture and industry,probably as part of the Cherry Fair;

1910 MCHS BuildingSALEM OREGON

O X2013.001.0009 Sample, Sales

Yarn display card for "Say Lin Mil" a product of the Salem LinenMill. Fifteen yarns are displayed.

MCHS BuildingYARN DISPLAY CARD

O X2013.001.0057 Ad, Print

Price List of Pure Linen Weaving Yarn From Oregon FlaxSpinning Co Canby Oregon

MCHS BuildingOREGON FLAX SPINNING CO.

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P X2013.008.0001 Postcard

Folder containing colorized photo postcards of Salem, Oregonmonuments; Folder is colorized and shows a view for Salem fromthe Dome of the Capitol (looking West), an image of a circuit riderand the Wiate fountain. It also has a place for a stamp which reads"Postage 1 1/2 c without message";

MCHS BuildingSOUVENIR FOLDER OF SALEM OREGON THE CAPITALBEAUTIFUL

O X2013.024.0034 Banner

Rectangular banner with a red border and white field with 12(twelve) blue stars sewn in three columns; Fabric is a coarseweave, maybe linen.

Appears to be a Blue Start Service Flag; These flags were firstused in World War I and hung in homes with active duty militarypersonel. Each blue star represented a person serving. Theycontinue to be used today.

MCHS BuildingBLUE STAR SERVICE FLAG

A X2013.026.0025 Archival Material

Copies of publications about the Oregon Penitentiary in Salem,Oregon.

From a box of miscellaneous pamplhlets and printed materials.

MCHS BuildingVARIOUS DOCUMENTS ON OREGON STATEPENITENTIARY HISTORY

P X2014.002.0006.013 Negative, Film

Two women operating what appears to be a loom;

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Another view of slide 013, two women working on a loom;

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Salem Linen Mill

1953SALEM LINEN MILL


Salem Linen Mill



Salem Linen Mill



Salem Linen Mill


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Salem Linen Mill



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Salem Linen Mill


O X2014.011.0011 Report

November 18,1955

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Minutes of the Special Meting of the Shareholders of the SalemLinen Mills, November 18, 1955, advising liquidation of the SalemLinen Mills. The minutes are signed by A. W. Agnew.Also a handwritten note from Jane Spurgeon with an attachedbusiness card for John M. Agnew and nine stock certificates forSalem Linen Mills.

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The donor is unknown.

A X2014.018.0001 Scrapbook

Originals of Doug Chamber's Roberts-Livesly book. No donationform 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 documentswithin the manuscript. Additional copies of some ofthe articles,photo slides and pictures are included in the brown folder holdingthe manuscript. The brown folder has the name "Mrs DouglasChambers YWCA", handwritten.

OK MCHS BuildingILLUSTRATED MEMOIRS & HISTORY OF THEROBERTS-LIVESLEY COMMUNITY 1840S- 1940S.

O X2015.012.0001 Pillowcase

Plain white linen pillowcase for use on a child's bed or carriage. Picot on hem.

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O X2015.021.0001 Tablecloth

White linen card table cover with red embroidery. The cover hasbeen made into a curtain by adding a rod pocket at the top. Embroidery says "When shall we meet again" and there are 3 pigsshown and not a fourth. Cloth has picot at 5/8 inch hem.

OK Mill BuildingTABLECLOTH

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O X2015.021.0002 Runner, Table

Tan table runner made from coarse linen with large scale cottoncrochet down the middle and on ends. Hand sewn with scallopededges.

OK Mill BuildingTABLE RUNNER

A X2016.027.0001 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 inthe Stayton area.

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O X2017.003.0002 Collar

Collar for a "V" necked dress. All White with a linen linning andopen work embroidery of flowers and leaves. It has anothernumber; : M3 - 77-43-2.

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O X2017.003.0003 Collar

Collar of white linen and satin stitch embroidery and picote atedges. Rather plain and for the front half of a dress, starting at thefront shoulders.

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O X2017.003.0008 Handkerchief

Handkerchief of very fine linen, white with cream colored tattingaround the edges.

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O X2017.003.0011 drawers

Women's drawers, crotchless. White with side opening and onebutton at the waist.. These drawers are split to the waist and have aruffle with tucks and eyelett at the hem and four tiny tucks abovethe ruffle. May be linen.

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L XXXXXXX Book

Synopsis of tour of the Miles Linen Company. Compliments ofSunde and d'Evers Co., Seattle, Washington.

Unknown Shelf Library D-17PROCESSING OF FLAX AT THE PLANT OF MILESLINEN COMPANY; SALEM, OREGON

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