The University of Portland is a Christian university in both the Catholic and the liberal arts traditions, and in this history, the history of the surrounding community (the Pacific Northwest region in general as well as Northwest Oregon) is interwoven with the story of the institution's 75 years. The arrival of and exploration by Captain William…

This compendium of information and ideas is intended as a resource for teachers introducing the study of Oregon history to elementary school children. Brief discussions of 42 topics are followed by suggestions for classroom activities using this information. The topics include the various state symbols, Indian legends, the origin of the state…