Everyone has a favorite map. What's your's?

One of mine: Hall J. Kelley's ca. 1836 map of the Oregon country in his own hand

A deeply researched and insightful excursion into the first Black jurors in the U.S., including Black abolitionist A.H. Francis of NY/Oregon/BC. Thanks for sharing this, Thomas Frampton

In this Florida town, it was a tradition: morning Mass, eggs and waffles, then over to the old plantation to help the slaves develop skills for their personal benefit. But now the woke mob is trying to take all of that away.

For context, Richard Hammond was in a serious roll-over car accident. This is what happened as he approached death while in a deep coma.

Nice to see ⁦Oregon Historical Society⁩ adding #OregonImprints to its digital collections for wide access. Here’s one from 1850 that sends its regards from RG56 in the ⁦US National Archives⁩ ~ the prospectus of the ⁦The Oregonian⁩

NEW: The Oregonian excused lynching, promoted segregation and opposed equal rights. It celebrated excluding Asian immigrants and said exterminating tribes might be needed.

Its racism helped shape our state. Part 1:

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