Contents No. 1, Vol. I, March, 1900.

The Genesis of Political Authority and of a Commonwealth Government in Oregon—James R. Robertson1
The Process of Selection in Oregon Pioneer Settlement—Thomas Condon60
Nathaniel J. Wyeth’s Oregon Expeditions—“In Historic Mansions and Highways Around Boston”66
Reminiscences of F. X. Matthieu—H. S. Lyman73
Documents—Correspondence of John McLoughlin, Nathaniel J. Wyeth, S. R. Thurston, and R. C. Winthrop, pertaining to claim of Dr. McLoughlin at the Falls of the Willamette—the site of Oregon City105
Notes and News70

Contents No. 2, Vol. I, June, 1900.

The Oregon Question—Joseph R. Wilson111
Our Public Land System and its Relation to Education in the United States—Frances F. Victor132
Glimpses of Life in Early Oregon—Mrs. William Markland Molson158
Not Marjoram.—The Spanish Word “Oregano” not the Original of Oregon—H. W. Scott165
Reminiscences of Louis Labonte—H. S. Lyman169
Dr. Elliott Cours—Frances F. Victor189
Document.—A Narrative of Events in Early Oregon ascribed to Dr. John McLoughlin193
Reviews of Books.—“McLoughlin and Old Oregon”—Eva Emery Dye207
“Missionary History of the Pacific Northwest”—H. K. Hines, D. D.210
Note.—A Correction212

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