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Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
Best known as the organization behind Oregon Historic Landmarks, this Oregon DAR society gathered local historians and volunteers to preserve stories of the state’s pioneer sites, churches, homes, and public buildings. Their work reflects a community effort to celebrate Oregon history through research, preservation, and public memory.
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Oregon Historic Landmarks: Willamette Valley
by Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
About the author
Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society is a corporate author rather than a single individual. It refers to the Oregon state society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a women’s heritage and service organization connected with historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
The Oregon chapter of the DAR began with the formation of the Multnomah Chapter in Portland in 1896, and the statewide Oregon society was later organized in 1914. Archival records at the University of Oregon describe the group’s early history, and the current Oregon State Society DAR continues that legacy through chapter work, museums, preservation projects, and educational programs.
As an author, the Oregon Society is best known for publishing volumes such as Oregon Historic Landmarks, including regional guides like Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. These books brought together contributions from many writers and local experts, making them a useful snapshot of how mid-20th-century Oregonians documented and honored the landmarks they believed mattered most.