The Clark Family and Oregon History, 1838 to 1975 Newton Clark

Newton Clark, his son William, and his grandson Newton Mabee Clark each played significant roles in shaping the history of Oregon and, in their own ways, contributing to the broader story of the United States between 1838 and 1975. Newton Clark, a Civil War veteran and early Oregon pioneer, was instrumental in developing communities in the Columbia River Gorge and lending his name to Mount Hood s famous Newton Clark Glacier, a tribute to his exploration and civic influence in the late 19th century. His son, William Clark, carried on the family legacy through leadership and service that reflected the growing modernization of Oregon in the early 20th century. Newton Mabee Clark, Jr., an engineer, played a noteworthy role in major infrastructure projects of the 1930s and 40s, including work on the Bonneville Dam and Lock, as well as the elevation of the Bridge of the Gods, helping shape the region s economic and transportation development. Combined, the Clarks embodied the pioneering spirit, public service, and enduring legacy that helped define Oregon s progress from frontier settlement to a vital part of the modern United States. I am offering for sale a historically significant collection of photographs, documents, and related ephemera from three generations of the Clark Family. Please see details below. --If interested in buying this collection, contact S.A. Hill via the message option here on ABEBOOKS or stevenahill66@gmail.com Clark Family of Oregon: Three Generations of Engineers: 1838-1975 -- Newton Clark (1838-1918) -- William Lewis Clark (1867-1930) --Newton Mabee Clark (1899- 1975) The Contents of the Clark Family collection: The Clark Family Collection: 1000+ photos, documents, and ephemera ---Five photo albums and collection of loose photos. Total photo count = 1177 ---Photo album- Newton and Mary Clark: approximately 115 black and white photos of Clark family in Oregon from 1880s to 1920s. Several large photos of the Newton Clark Glacier take by the Gifford Photo Studios of Portland, Oregon. ---Photo album Clark Family: approx. 170 black and white photos of the Clark Family in Oregon from 1900-1920s. ---Photo album Bridge of the Gods: approx. 187 black and white photos that detail work on the Bridge of the Gods in Oregon, 1940-1941. Each photo includes descriptive caption: Personal album of Newton Clark, Jr. ---Photo album - Bonneville Dam Construction Photo Album: 1933-1941. 80 black and white photos that document in detail -- the construction of the Bonneville Dam, a National Historic Landmark. Written on the first page is Bonneville Dam under construction by Corps of Engineers U.S. Army 1933-1941. ---Photo album Newton Clark JR and Friends FAMILY: approx. 195 black and white photos: Personal album of Newton Clark, Jr., with pictures of family and friends. Most appear to be around 1910s but several in the 1890s. There are several photos of his mother and father and one photo of grandparents Newton and Mary Clark. Most photos appear to be Newton Jr. frolicking with high school friends in stunning Oregon scenery. Some are captioned, but most are not. ---430 loose photos from 1880s to 1940s ---50+ pages, approximately, of correspondence, multi-page letters between family members ---newspaper clippings saved in 22 envelopes labeled by topic ----50+ postcards