Historical Beaverton Newspapers 1923-present

The library has a collection of microfilm of the historical Beaverton Newspapers.
As it turns out not all of them are listed in our catalog. This blog is to inform you of the holdings we do have, and the titles over time:

Beaverton Review
12/25/1923 to 4-18-1941

Beaverton Enterprise
3/17/1927 to 1-26-1951

Beaverton Valley News
2-2-1951 to 5/24/1962

Beaverton Valley Times
1963- present

One other cool feature is the abity to scan microfilm into pdf and then have it as a file on your portable storage device, aka thumb drive.

Where The BFF?

 Inspired by the realization that he had no black friends as he celebrated President Obama's historic victory in 2008, author Tanner Colby (Belushi: A Biography, The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts) set out to learn the history of integration in the United States. The result is this often humorous, fascinating book that examines the long and short term effects of  the civil rights legislation of the 1960s which legally ended American apartheid. The book focuses on four main areas: education, real estate, employment, and religion. An important read.

Do you know about peonage?

In his famous quote, William Shakespeare asserted that, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." For, it is the character of the thing that defines it, not the name. On Tuesday night, PBS aired the 90 minute documentary entitled Slavery by Another Name. This film, based on the Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award winning book by Douglas Blackmon, reveals a little known part of the American story; a new form of slavery that followed the civil war and lasted well into the twentieth century. This one is a must read!

Are you an Alternate History buff?

Are you intrigued by questions like: What if the Nazis had won World War II? What if John F. Kennedy had not been assassinated in 1963? What if Dracula actually existed and married the widowed Queen Victoria? These and many other questions have been asked- and answered- in a wide variety of alternate history books, stories, and even some non-fiction works.

If you're interested in alternate history, parallel worlds, and "what if?", you should check out the website Uchronia.net. It's chock-full of lists of alternate history series, anthologies, and references, and it's searchable too. There's even a list by date of divergence (when the alternate event took place), so you can look at works based in a particular time period: dinosaurs, Columbus, Kennedy, the Civil War, etc. For the alternate history fan, this website is a must.


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Kickin' it old school

Okay, I admit it. I am a proud product of the 70's and 80's. I came of age during the John Hughes era. So when I saw this little tome and read the description, my heart sang a bit and I quickly added my name to the waiting list. Now I'm craving a Marathon bar.

Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes, and Trends of the 70s and 80s by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

Fill in the Blanks

It's Black history month and, if you are like me, your African-American history education is far from complete. Here are a few titles that will shed some light, and help fill in a few of the missing pieces.

Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns, chronicles the "great migration" of African-Americans out of the Jim Crow South into the unknown Northern states, only to find that they have not left racism behind.



Waiting in Line at the Drugstore and Other Writings of James Thomas Jackson is a beautiful collection of essays and reflections by Jackson, that give insight into his struggles as a black man in America from the 1930s through the 1970s. Despite his difficulties, Mr. Jackson manages to retain his joie de vivre.








"You cannot successfully navigate the future unless you keep always framed beside it a small, clear image of the past." Jan Struther

A Treasure Trove of Oregon and Pacific Northwest history-The Oregon Historical Quarterly

Where can I find the answers to the following questions?

• information about the Oregon Steam Navigation Company.


• a book review about the title Oregon's Architectural Heritage.


• information about a film called The Outlaw of the Wilderness.


• information about Nels Peterson who was a Portland attorney.


• who was peu-peu-mox-mox.


• what was The Shattuck School.

Answers to all of the above queries can be researched in The Oregon Historical Quarterly,(OHQ), a peer-reviewed, public history journal that has been published continuously since 1900 by The Oregon Historical Society. This quarterly carries well-researched and well-written history about Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for both scholars and the general public. The OHQ is one of the largest state historical society journals in the United States.
The Beaverton City Library owns the OHQ back to 1900 when it was first published. Bound Reference volumes of the quarterly can be found adjacent to the periodical area on the 2nd floor of the library. The library also provides access to indexes that can be used to find information in the quarterly. Some of these indexes along with full text content of the OHQ can also be found at the Oregon Historical Society's webpage, www.ohs.org/research/quarterly/index.cfm.
Enjoy your research.

Hey Muffy!

If you've been wondering what happened to Bif and Kitty after the 1980's fame of Lisa Birnbach's The Official Preppy Handbook, wonder no more. Birnbach is back with another view into preppy culture in her latest book True Prep: It's a Whole New World.

Historic Oregon Voters' Pamphlets now available online

Now you can browse individual issues, or search across decades of Oregon's colorful elections history at:  http://library.state.or.us/databases/subjects/Voters_Pamphlet.php

The Government Research Services division of the Oregon State Library has digitized a historic run of Oregon Voters' Pamphlets as part of its mission to make government information available to the citizens of Oregon. Digital and paper copies of the Voters' Pamphlets are also a permanent part of the Oregon State Library's Oregon Documents Collection.
In 1904, Oregon became one of the first states to print and distribute a voters’ pamphlet. Voters' Pamphlets are a rich source of historic information including the full text of all measures voted on by the people; statements, biographical information and portraits of candidates running for state office; and statements for and against candidates and measures.

Financial Crisis

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has put together a TIMELINE of events and policy actions involved in the current Financial Crisis starting in February 2007. Click here to view timeline.

Other websites of interest include:

A series published in the New York Times. (last updated July 12, 2010). Click here to view NYT coverage.

PBS also offers information on the global perspective. Click here to view PBS article.

World Bank and the International Monetary Fund also provide information on their respective websites.

Foreign Affairs

No, I'm not talking about "that" type of affair but those that deal with foreign policy. Sorry if I disappointed you! But if you are interested in what is going on in the world of international relations and foreign policy in general, the Library subscribes to three journals that will inform and entertain you regarding the ever-changing world of foreign affairs. Check out Current History, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy in our Periodicals Department.

Once in Golconda

Occasionally a deep vein will appear in history, out of which bright personalities and their drives are reflected and magnified in the gaze of historians and journalists. One such place was New York's business society in the 1920's. Award-winning writer John Brooks writes of a time not unlike the present; doubtless few readers of Once in Golconda will fail to miss the similarities. The vast wealth inside the New York Stock exchange was territory for insiders whose missteps led them into speculative darkness, ever fewer options awaiting at each turn. His writing is succinct and colorful--masterful. He keeps one mesmerized by the descriptions of such men, specifically Richard Whitney, on track to a convergence of ambition and panic we all know as the great crash of 1929. This book appeals to anyone eager to refract recent readings on the recession, willing to examine a loss of inheritance at several angles, and inclined to see that everything connects.

Museums, Galleries and Artists, oh my!

Getting ready to take a trip and are interested in viewing art in your city/state of choice? Does the Beaverton City Library have a resource for you!



The art magazine Art in America annually publishes a special issue called Art in America: Guide to galleries, museums and artists. The Beaverton City Library not only subscribes to the magazine Art In America but we also house this special issue in our Adult Reference collection. This way you can stop in any time to gather together all the information you may need to prepare for an exciting art filled excursion, even if you aren't venturing out of the Northwest.



This special issue contains some of the following special offerings:

• A Museum Preview 2009-2010. This preview is organized chronologically according to opening months. It highlights key shows, either current or upcoming, at major art institutions across the country, as well as selected exhibitions abroad.


• Guide. The guide is a comprehensive alphabetical listing, arranged by state and city, of U.S. galleries, private dealers, print dealers, corporate consultants, museums, nonprofit exhibition spaces, and university galleries. Also included are addresses, phone numbers, hours, names of directors, and a short description of the type of art shown and artists represented or exhibited.


• Indexes. There are also specific Indexes to the following: Galleries, Private Dealers, Print Dealers, Corporate Consultants, Museums, Nonprofit Exhibition Spaces and University Galleries. There is a major alphabetical Artists index also that cross-references artists names to galleries and art institutions.


• Directories. There are also Directories available for Auction Houses, Art Schools, and Art Services.

Next time you are planning a trip don't forget to visit the Beaverton Library and take a look at this great Reference item. Ref 708.1 ART 2009-2010.

Beaverton Population 1958-2008

Hello
This is one of those things that seems like it would be easy to find, but it is not, so here it is, for your convenience.

Beaverton Population estimates are special statistics from the Portland State University Population Research Center (PSU PRC). They estimate population of Oregon Counties and Incorporated Cities between Census years --the in-between years, because Census is only tabulated once every 10 years. This year, the US Census will be doing 2010 Census, which if tabulated thoroughly, will really help communities.

In the wayback machine, we thank PSU PRC for the following data:

Beaverton
1958 4,500
1959 5,030
1960 5,937
1961 6,449
1962 8,623
1963 9,421
1964 10,512
1965 11,400
1966 12,300
1967 12,800
1968 16,350
1969 18,100
1970 18,577
1971 19,580
1972 20,200
1973 21,460
1974 22,100
1975 22,150
1976 23,300
1977 no figures available
1978 26,600
1979 28,100
1980 30,900
1981 32,890
1982 33,640
1983 33,050
1984 33,450
1985 33,950
1986 35,025
1987 36,235
1988 40,515
1989 44,265
1990 53,500
1991 57,290
1992 58,785
1993 60,000
1994 61,085
1995 61,720
1996 63,145
1997 66,225
1998 68,050
1999 68,010
2000 77,050
2001 77,170
2002 77,990
2003 79,010
2004 79,350
2005 83,095
2006 84,270
2007 85,560
2008 86,205

Great Courses on DVD from the Teaching Company

The Teaching Company brings engaging professors into your home through courses on DVD and other formats. Since 1990, great teachers from the Ivy League, Stanford, Georgetown, and other leading colleges and universities have crafted over 250 courses for lifelong learners like you. It's the adventure of learning without the homework or exams.

These DVDs just added to our collection:

Art across the Ages is a mind-broadening survey of Western visual art designed to familiarize you with its basic history, acquaint you with major artists and styles, and provide you with a broad foundation for deeper exploration. (4 parts)

In A Brief History of the World, you'll survey the expanse of human development and civilization across the globe. (3 parts)

Classical Mythology is an introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. (2 parts)

Greek Tragedy - Professor Vandiver has designed these lectures to give you a full overview of Greek tragedy, both in its original setting and as a lasting contribution to the artistic exploration of the human condition. (2 parts)

Facts on File World News Digest

This resource is often overlooked but contains a wealth of information. The introduction states that it is "a detailed, objective and timely weekly distillation of the news and current information as reported in dozens of major newspapers and news magazines from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia and elsewhere around the world. Other materials, such as government reports and online databases, fill in the gaps and provide additional verification. The full source list is a long one and is constantly evolving. From this flow of information, the editors seek to record all those events that might be of lasting interest or significance, and to anticipate the needs of researchers in the future. The emphasis throughout is on the factual content rather than opinion or analysis. The News Digest provides a complete, concise, accurate, and permanent record of politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy, finance, government, crime, the environment, science and medicine, arts and entertainment, personalities and sports, with statistics, background boxes, chronologies, key events, text excerpts, maps, tables and photographs."

Of interest to students, writers and the general reader, this resource provides the user with a distinctive "snapshot in time" of what was happening during a particular week of the year. It can answer specific questions, or provide a springboard for more extensive research in books or newspapers. The collection of Facts on File at BCL goes back to 1976.

Read, Think, Discuss - some writer's thoughts about America

We all have the ability to think things through for ourselves. We should be both thinking about and discussing with others the topics of importance to us today as citizens of the United States and the world. The following titles offer different points of view and interpretations of past, present, and future American history.

Take some time to read them, share your ideas, and start a discussion with friends who have the same beliefs as you as well as those who don't.









The People's History of the United States: 1492 to the present.


Howard Zinn seeks to chronicle American History from the viewpoint of those individuals and groups rarely heard in mainstream histories, such as America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, and the working poor and immigrant laborers. The book offers American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the workplace.




Check our catalog for this title.







The American Future: A history.

Simon Schama examines conflicts from America's past in order to understand their legacy in influencing the country's contemporary political situation. By not following a strict chronological order he has allowed himself the flexibility to be able to move around from one time to another, and from people and events to help make his points. Schama takes a long look at the many crises besetting the United States and asks how these problems look in relationship to our country's history.



Check our catalog for this title.








Ark of the liberties: American and the world.


Edward Midner recovers a long-forgotten success story: America’s history of expanding the world's liberty. Our country’s decline in popularity over the past eight years has been nothing short of astonishing, and with wit, brilliance, and deep affection, Ted Widmer reminds us why this great nation had so far to fall. Ark of the Liberties moves through centuries of history—from America’s start as a fascinating promised land to its present position as a world superpower—all the while reminding us of the necessity and nobility of our nation’s global ambitions.




Check our catalog for this title.

CultureGrams:One-stop "shopping" for country/state information

The Washington County Cooperative Library Services offers those who use the county website, either in-house at a library or online from home, access to many excellent online databases. To access the website from home use either of the following websites: for the county website: www.wccls.org/ or from the Beaverton City Library website: www.beavertonlibrary.org/

Check out the database CultureGrams that you can find by searching under Online Databases or by Database name.

CultureGrams allows one to learn about the history, customs, and everyday life of countries around the world. There are four editions avalailable: World - to experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries, Kids - to get a kids- eye view of daily life in countries around the world, States - to explore the states in colorful, kid-friendly reports, and Provinces(Canadian) - to tour all the Canadian Provinces in 13 image-fileld reports.

One can use the information on this site for recreational / business traveling, homework reports , and just for plain old arm-chair traveling:

• land and climate


• history


• population


• language


• religion


• general attitudes


• personal appearances


• Customs and greetings: greetings, gestures, visiting, eating


• Lifestyle: family, housing, dating and marriage, diet, recraetion, the arts and holidays.


• Society: government, economy, transportation and communications, ecuation, health.


• One can also find a photo and video gallery of scenes, slideshows, interviews, famous people, and delicious recipes for countr/city/province of your choice.

HAPPY TRAVELING!!!

Older Adults, Marketing Deomgraphics

1. AARP - see the research section on their site http://research.aarp.org/


2. Nielsen Media Research has a product called Monitor Plus/Ad*Views that collects this information on a variety of demographics. Fee based.

3. AdAge http://adage.com/datacenter/archive?section_id=35 periodically publishes category ad spending ratios.

4. Age Wave (http://www.agewave.com/ a company that studies the Boomer market, has statistics on the 50+ segment
5. Gale Business and Company Resource Center click on Articles, and the subject guide heading is Baby Boom Generation. If you want to use other keywords, change that search type field to keyword.
other age groups are called echo boom generation, post-baby boom generation, yuppies

Happy 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln

Happy 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln!


During 2009, celebrations in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday were abundant.

What has also been abundant over the last year or so has been the number of books published about our 16th President of the United States who successfully led the country through the following:

• our country's greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War,
• saving the Union through much adversity,
• and last but not least,the end slavery.

The following recommended titles about Abe are owned by the Beaverton City Library:

1864:Lincoln at the gates of history.
Charles Bracelen Flood. 2009.
Critically acclaimed historian Charles Flood offers the reader a brilliant and persuasive account of Lincoln's dramatic last year of life, a year in which the war finally turned in the Union's favor.

Check out our catalog for this title






A.Lincoln: a biography.

Ronald C. White. 2009.

Using Lincoln's private papers and those of his contemporaries, veteran historian Ronald White was able to write a biography that created a vivid picture of Lincoln's thoughts as he matured and then guided our nation through the worst years of its existence.


Check out our catalog for this title







Abraham Lincoln.

James M. McPherson. 2009.

An introductory biography by American Civil War historian and award winning author James McPherson. Even though this book is only 79 pages long it offers us a perceptive overview of the topic.



Check out our catalog for this title








Abraham Lincoln: great American histories on our sixteenth president.
Brian Lamb and Susan Swain, C-SPAN, editors. 2008.
America’s top Lincoln historians offer their varied perspectives, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, on the legacy of America’s 16th president. These essays span Lincoln’s life and provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln that offers up new stories and fresh insights.
Check our catalog for this title


Lincoln anthology: great writers on his life and legacy from 1860 to now.

Harold Holzer, editor. 2009.

This anthology brings together for the first time 110 insightful and imaginatve selections by a diverse group of 95 writers inclusive of William Cullen Bryant to E.L. Doctorow. This portrait of Lincoln is offered by journalists, biographers, satirists, essayists, novelists, clergymen, poets, play-wrights, historians, memoirists, and statesmen who have shaped our understanding of Lincoln over the years.

Check out our catalog for this title






Team of rivals: the political genius of Abraham Lincoln.
Doris Kearns Goodwin. 2005.

With all of the books about Abraham Lincoln that were written during his 200th birthday celebration year, highly regarded author Doris Kearns Goodwin has written a book that is proof that there is always room for more books if they are written by someone with her skill and endurance. (It took her ten years to write.) Even though she did cover some familiar points, she offered readers fresh insights into Lincoln's leadership style and his understanding of human behavior and motivation.

Check our catalog for this title

Enjoy the variety of titles offered for your reading pleasure.

Marie