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Local History
                                                                    Resources in
                                                                    Coos County
                                                                      Libraries
  Books...............................................................................................................1
  Newspapers......................................................................................................3
  Online resources................................................................................................3
  Other resources.................................................................................................4



Books
Here is just a (very) small sample of the many useful books of local interest. Historians,
genealogists, or just people interested in the local area should take note.

Seeking Recognition: The Termination and Restoration of the Coos,
Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, 1855-1984
by David R. M. Beck (2009)
Important new work on the history of these tribes and their 30-year fight
with the U.S. government to have their tribal rights restored. Other works
on local Native tribes include The Indians of Western Oregon: This Land
Was Theirs by Stephen Dow Beckham and The Coquille Indians: Yesterday,
Today, and Tomorrow by Roberta L. Hall (1991)

Stars in the Dark: Coal Mines of Southwestern Oregon
By Dow Beckham (1995)
The seminal history of coal mining in coastal southwestern Oregon, from its roots in
1853, to the closing of the mines in the early 20th century. Includes many historic
photos.

                 A Guide to Oregon South Coast History: Traveling the Jedediah
                 Smith Trail
                 by Nathan Douthit (1999)
                 A rich source of historical information about south coast people, places,
                 and events, beginning with the an overview of South Coast history, the
                 early exploration of Oregon by the Spanish, Captain James Cook, and
                 describes roads, buildings, archaeological sites, shipwrecks, people, and
                 more, following the route taken in 1828 by Jedediah Smith.



                    This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States
                    License. For more information, visit http://www.creativecommons.org.


                                                      Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.1
Ninety-Five Years On Coos Bay: From March 21, 1905 - March 21, 2000
by Lorence William Eickworth (2000)
Eickworth's book gives a fine, personal perspective on living and working in the Coos Bay
area.

Can't You Hear the Whistle Blowin': Logs, Lignite, and Locomotives in Coos
County, Oregon 1850-1930
by William A. Lansing (2007)
Excellent, well-researched work on logging, logging companies, and railroads in Coos
County, with a large selection of photographs. Other books on logging and natural
resources development in the area include Early Coos County Loggers by Curt Beckham
(1990), Swift Flows the River: Log Driving in Oregon by Dow Beckham (1990), and Hard
Times in Paradise: Coos Bay, Oregon by William G. Robbins (2006)

A Century of Coos and Curry: History of Southwest Oregon
by Emil R. Peterson and Alfred Powers (1952)
One of the key historical works about the people, places, industries and events in Coos
and Curry counties. Another book on Coos and Curry County history is Pioneer History of
Coos and Curry Counties by Orvil Dodge (1898, 1969).

The Uncommon Life of Louis Jerome Simpson (BYGONES, 2003)
by Dick and Judith Wagner
A comprehensive, major biography of the founder of and first mayor of the City of North
Bend. This well-researched book documents the origins of the city, its region, and the
shipping, ranching, and timber industries of its time. Other works on North Bend history
include Louie Simpson's North Bend by Dick Wagner (1986) and The Simpsons of Shore
Acres by Stephen Dow Beckham (1971).

Ships and Ship-builders of Southern Oregon (West, 197-)
by Victor West
An invaluable local resource of annotated photographs that identify ships built in
southern Oregon coastal communities, particularly in the Coos County, including ships
built by Asa Simpson and the Kruse and Banks shipyards of North Bend. Another book on
ships and shipwrecks in the area is Shipwrecks of the Southern Oregon Coast by Victor
West (198-).




                                         Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.2
Newspapers
Local newspapers serve as a fabulous resource for historical information, obituaries, or
even just getting a feeling for the times. Check out these papers available at local
libraries.

Coos Bay Times
As the paper of record for much of Coos County, the Coos Bay Public Library keeps
microfilm of the daily Coos Bay Times from 1906 to 1957.

North Bend News
The North Bend News is a weekly paper that was published in North Bend from [date] to
1986. It is a great source of information about local North Bend history as well as
obituaries. This newspaper is available on microfilm at the North Bend Public Library.
Original copies are also available for viewing upon request.

The World
This newspaper is a daily that serves as the paper of record for
Coos Bay/North Bend, much of Coos County, and some parts
of neighboring counties. The Coos Bay Public Library carries
The World on microfilm from 1957 to the present.

Other newspapers
There are many other newspapers available in print and on microfilm at Coos County
libraries including the Bandon Recorder, Coos Bay Harbor, Coquille Valley Sentinel,
Myrtle Point Herald, Western World, and more.


Online resources
There's more than just print! Here are a few great online resources that we recommend
checking out.



Sanborn Maps
http://www.cooslibraries.org -> Click the link to
“Electronic Resources”
Interested in checking out historical plots maps of
the area from the 18th and 20th century? Check
out Sanborn Maps, a database to which the Coos
County Libraries subscribe. You can see detailed
maps from various periods of communities
throughout the county.




                                          Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.3
Southern Oregon Digital Archive
                                   http://soda.sou.edu
                                   Southern Oregon University has been digitizing several
                                   works of historical interest to southern Oregon. Their
                                   online archive of these materials is freely available and
                                   includes important items such as Pioneer History of
                                   Coos and Curry County, old maps of the area, and much
                                   more from around southern Oregon.


The World Online
http://www.theworldlink.com
The World newspaper maintains an archive of stories on their website. These stories are
available for free online from August 2000 to the present.


Other resources
Check out some of these other unique and useful resources available to you at local
libraries.

Living History Series
In an effort to capture the wisdom of our elders, devoted individuals recorded oral
histories and stories from many elders from throughout our communities. The cassettes
of these interviews and histories are available for checkout from Coos Bay, North Bend,
and the Southwestern Oregon Community College Library. These oral histories
communicate people's unique perspectives and knowledge of Coos County and its
communities.

Vertical files
Many libraries, including Coos Bay and North Bend, have vertical files containing
newspaper clippings on many local topics and special items such as the grand opening of
the McCullough Bridge, North Bend's myrtlewood money, the New Carissa shipwreck
incident, and more. Go to your local library and ask to view these items.


Last updated: April 9, 2010, by Buzzy Nielsen and Gary Sharp.




                                            Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.4

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Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries

  • 1. Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries Books...............................................................................................................1 Newspapers......................................................................................................3 Online resources................................................................................................3 Other resources.................................................................................................4 Books Here is just a (very) small sample of the many useful books of local interest. Historians, genealogists, or just people interested in the local area should take note. Seeking Recognition: The Termination and Restoration of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, 1855-1984 by David R. M. Beck (2009) Important new work on the history of these tribes and their 30-year fight with the U.S. government to have their tribal rights restored. Other works on local Native tribes include The Indians of Western Oregon: This Land Was Theirs by Stephen Dow Beckham and The Coquille Indians: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow by Roberta L. Hall (1991) Stars in the Dark: Coal Mines of Southwestern Oregon By Dow Beckham (1995) The seminal history of coal mining in coastal southwestern Oregon, from its roots in 1853, to the closing of the mines in the early 20th century. Includes many historic photos. A Guide to Oregon South Coast History: Traveling the Jedediah Smith Trail by Nathan Douthit (1999) A rich source of historical information about south coast people, places, and events, beginning with the an overview of South Coast history, the early exploration of Oregon by the Spanish, Captain James Cook, and describes roads, buildings, archaeological sites, shipwrecks, people, and more, following the route taken in 1828 by Jedediah Smith. This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License. For more information, visit http://www.creativecommons.org. Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.1
  • 2. Ninety-Five Years On Coos Bay: From March 21, 1905 - March 21, 2000 by Lorence William Eickworth (2000) Eickworth's book gives a fine, personal perspective on living and working in the Coos Bay area. Can't You Hear the Whistle Blowin': Logs, Lignite, and Locomotives in Coos County, Oregon 1850-1930 by William A. Lansing (2007) Excellent, well-researched work on logging, logging companies, and railroads in Coos County, with a large selection of photographs. Other books on logging and natural resources development in the area include Early Coos County Loggers by Curt Beckham (1990), Swift Flows the River: Log Driving in Oregon by Dow Beckham (1990), and Hard Times in Paradise: Coos Bay, Oregon by William G. Robbins (2006) A Century of Coos and Curry: History of Southwest Oregon by Emil R. Peterson and Alfred Powers (1952) One of the key historical works about the people, places, industries and events in Coos and Curry counties. Another book on Coos and Curry County history is Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties by Orvil Dodge (1898, 1969). The Uncommon Life of Louis Jerome Simpson (BYGONES, 2003) by Dick and Judith Wagner A comprehensive, major biography of the founder of and first mayor of the City of North Bend. This well-researched book documents the origins of the city, its region, and the shipping, ranching, and timber industries of its time. Other works on North Bend history include Louie Simpson's North Bend by Dick Wagner (1986) and The Simpsons of Shore Acres by Stephen Dow Beckham (1971). Ships and Ship-builders of Southern Oregon (West, 197-) by Victor West An invaluable local resource of annotated photographs that identify ships built in southern Oregon coastal communities, particularly in the Coos County, including ships built by Asa Simpson and the Kruse and Banks shipyards of North Bend. Another book on ships and shipwrecks in the area is Shipwrecks of the Southern Oregon Coast by Victor West (198-). Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.2
  • 3. Newspapers Local newspapers serve as a fabulous resource for historical information, obituaries, or even just getting a feeling for the times. Check out these papers available at local libraries. Coos Bay Times As the paper of record for much of Coos County, the Coos Bay Public Library keeps microfilm of the daily Coos Bay Times from 1906 to 1957. North Bend News The North Bend News is a weekly paper that was published in North Bend from [date] to 1986. It is a great source of information about local North Bend history as well as obituaries. This newspaper is available on microfilm at the North Bend Public Library. Original copies are also available for viewing upon request. The World This newspaper is a daily that serves as the paper of record for Coos Bay/North Bend, much of Coos County, and some parts of neighboring counties. The Coos Bay Public Library carries The World on microfilm from 1957 to the present. Other newspapers There are many other newspapers available in print and on microfilm at Coos County libraries including the Bandon Recorder, Coos Bay Harbor, Coquille Valley Sentinel, Myrtle Point Herald, Western World, and more. Online resources There's more than just print! Here are a few great online resources that we recommend checking out. Sanborn Maps http://www.cooslibraries.org -> Click the link to “Electronic Resources” Interested in checking out historical plots maps of the area from the 18th and 20th century? Check out Sanborn Maps, a database to which the Coos County Libraries subscribe. You can see detailed maps from various periods of communities throughout the county. Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.3
  • 4. Southern Oregon Digital Archive http://soda.sou.edu Southern Oregon University has been digitizing several works of historical interest to southern Oregon. Their online archive of these materials is freely available and includes important items such as Pioneer History of Coos and Curry County, old maps of the area, and much more from around southern Oregon. The World Online http://www.theworldlink.com The World newspaper maintains an archive of stories on their website. These stories are available for free online from August 2000 to the present. Other resources Check out some of these other unique and useful resources available to you at local libraries. Living History Series In an effort to capture the wisdom of our elders, devoted individuals recorded oral histories and stories from many elders from throughout our communities. The cassettes of these interviews and histories are available for checkout from Coos Bay, North Bend, and the Southwestern Oregon Community College Library. These oral histories communicate people's unique perspectives and knowledge of Coos County and its communities. Vertical files Many libraries, including Coos Bay and North Bend, have vertical files containing newspaper clippings on many local topics and special items such as the grand opening of the McCullough Bridge, North Bend's myrtlewood money, the New Carissa shipwreck incident, and more. Go to your local library and ask to view these items. Last updated: April 9, 2010, by Buzzy Nielsen and Gary Sharp. Local History Resources in Coos County Libraries, p.4