Writing Our Watershed

Edited by Gail Oberst, $15.95

This book is a compilation of short stories from local residents that have had experiences in or on the Luckiamute Watershed in the Willamette Valley.

An American Sampler

By Twilo Scofield, $21.95

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This book offers a brief sketch of American History as well as a generous compilation of the songs, lore, crafts, recipes and customs that shaped American culture. Emphasizing the cultural rather than the political heritage of the United States. This book is an invaluable resource for teachers to provide a broader cultural view of American History. The history buff, song lover, or collector of American Folklore will find An American Sampler informative and entertaining. 232pp. A portion of the profits will benefit the Heritage Museum Building Annex Fund.

Post Office History of Independence, Oregon

An addendum to the Early History of Independence, by Sid Newton, $4.00

This booklet is an addendum to the Early History of Independence, Oregon. Drawings are by Delores Newton White. Mrs. Cora Hubbard had written a paper to be read at a Women’s Club meeting in 1918. The article contained information told to her by early settlers. The names of many prominent pioneers are mentioned as well as each postmaster from the early 1800’s, horseback rider Mr. Lankester, to the post master appointed in December 1979, Mr. L.L. Brown. 10 pp. 100% of all profits from sales will go to the Heritage Museum Building Annex Fund.

Early History of Independence

by Sidney Newton, $16.95

This informative book on the history of Independence includes copies of the original Platt map and incorporation documents for “Thorps Town of Independence.”  Mr. Newton gathers inclusive information from a variety of sources that include information gleaned from interviews of local residents and an addendum of Post Office History. We have included seven-page name index at the back of the book. This book is the highest quality edition ever printed. The photos are scanned images and the book tape binding has the title printed on it.  153 pp. 100% of all profits from sales will go to the Heritage Museum Building Annex Fund.

Moving West on the Drain Covered Wagon

by R. R. Roudebaugh, $10.00. Signed copies available for $15.00

Mr. Roudebaugh traveled with his wife, Kiwanda and daughters, Janell and Judy on the Oregon Trail in 1959. This day to day diary tells of the ‘modern day’ hardships as well as some of the conveniences they experienced during their 4-month ordeal. This wagon train was part of the Oregon Centennial. Over a million people came to see the wagons travel the trail. This figure does not include the thousands that lined the streets in the cities and towns the wagons traveled through. The Heritage Museum still houses the Independence wagon purchased by the local Junior J.C.’s club for $1,500. Locals who visited the wagons customarily signed their names on the canvas’. The folks in Topeka, KS, were very enthusiastic about signing the canvas. First Edition, 82 pp.
The proceeds from this book are being generously donated by his daughters to the Heritage Museum Annex fund.

The “On to Oregon Cavalcade” Oregon Trail Cookbook

Produced by the Heritage Museum Society, $14.95

Loaded with photographs and recipes from open fire and dutch oven cooking to modern day favorites. Many of the original members of the wagon train that traveled from Independence, Missouri to Independence, Oregon in 1959 compiled this cookbook. The trip was a large part of the Oregon Centennial Celebration and reported worldwide. 100% of all profits from sales will go to the Heritage Museum Building Annex Fund.

Monmouth, Oregon the Saga of a Small American Town

By Scott McArther, $14.95

Monmouth, Oregon, from is establishment in 1854, has had a wondrous history. Scott McArthur, retired Monmouth lawyer and author, tells of the conflicts that kept life interesting and the struggle to build and keep open the institution of higher education that was the reason for its founding.  242 pp.  $3.00 of each sale will be donated to the Independence Heritage Museum Annex Fund.

The Well-Traveled Casket, Oregon Folklore

By Tom Nash & Twilo Scofield, Illustrated by artist Don Adkins, $21.95

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The Well-Traveled Casket is a covered-wagon ride along Oregon Trails both old and new - a trip through the rich cultural heritage of Oregon. Legends, myths, superstitions, customs, and tales from Oregon’s six distinct geographic regions are recorded from its diverse ethnic populations. Profits will benefit the Heritage Museum Building Annex Fund.