New in the Research Center on Oregon's maritime history

(by Heather Hernandez, Technical Services Librarian)

Two recent books by Barney Blalock are now available in the Research Center, focusing on Oregon's maritime history:

• Oregon shanghaiers : Columbia River crimping from Astoria to Portland
• Portland's lost waterfront : tall ships, steam mills, and sailor's bordinghouses

New in the Research Center: Shipwrecks of the California Coast

(by Heather Hernandez, Technical Services Librarian)

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If you're interested in the history of California shipwrecks, then be sure to stop by the Research Center--Michael White's new book, Shipwrecks of the California Coast : wood to iron, sail to steam is now available.

New in the Research Center: The Abalone King of Monterey

(by Heather Hernandez, Technical Services Librarian)

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Do you know the story of "Pop" Ernest Doelter, pioneering Japanese fisherman?  Interested in abalone recipes?  Then stop by the Research Center and take a look at our newly available book, The Abalone King of Monterey.