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Musings of the History Queen of The Dalles, Oregon

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen
Musings of the History Queen of The Dalles, Oregon

I’m trying to research information on news events that happened between 1958 and 1965 in The Dalles, Oregon, and having no luck on the web. However, I did find some resources worth sharing for future reference. In particular is the … Continue reading →


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Uncovering the Past on Place Names

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Lorelle VanFossen

In another brilliant family history and local history piece, Winquatt of Musings of the History Queen brings us “The mystery of Justin Chenoweth.” In The Dalles, Oregon, Chenoweth’s name (spelled Chenowith by the locals) is plastered all over town. There’s … Continue reading →


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