Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society: James B. Thayer Oregon Military Museum

Recently I had the honor to attend the documentary "Jungleers in Battle" at the Civic Auditorium.

What a great history of the Oregon's National Guard and the 41st Division who's military efforts in WW2 were outstanding. Attendance was large to hear the progress of raising funds to make the museum a reality. The museum is located on the grounds of Camp Withycombe in Clackamas Oregon. Its a extraordinary effort to preserve the history of thousands of veterans who served in WW2 and beyond. The museum is named after Brigadier General James B. Thayer one of Oregon's finest military and civic leaders. Incidentally, James Thayer son Thomas (Tommy) Thayer is the lead guitarist of the rock band KISS. Tommy and band leader Gene Simmons have given countless hours supporting our soldiers and veterans through concerts and personal appearances. Please read articles about KISS'S efforts in the links below . And please visit the museums website to see what is in store for our effort to preserve military history here in Oregon.

http://tommythayer.com/news-updates/2012/05/all-star-salute-to-the-oregon-military

http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonatwar/2012/04/united_by_a_historic_horror.html

http://www.oregonmilitarymuseum.org/

To make a donation or volunteer for this effort , please visit the Historical Outreach foundation site:

2013 All-Star Salute Fundraiser:

http://vimeopro.com/videomedia/oregon-military-museum

http://www.historicaloutreach.com/

Georga Foster

2024 Program Schedule

January 6, 2024 - America's Extension Service - Resources for Genealogy - Georga Foster
February - Original Courthouse History Forums- Members are encouraged to attend.
March - Darrelll Jabin - Oregons Traveling Historian- March 23, 2024
June 10, 2024 - Hood River Museum Meetup - 1:00pm
July/August - Summer Break
September 14, 2024 - Solutions To Geneaogical Research In Todays Economy
October 5, 2024 - Thomas MacEntee LIVE
Nov. 9, 2024 - FamilySearch Workshop -LDS LIbrary
December- No Program- Merry Christmas

Pioneers of The West

Header Photo: Helen Lundeberg created this painting while employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program that employed artists during the Great Depression. Like other WPA artists, Lundeberg depicted a hopeful view of the United States during a time of turmoil and uncertainty by showing a dreamlike image of western expansion. The group of pioneers, with their backs to the viewer, follows an ox-drawn wagon into a valley. The monumental figures appear strong and assured in their forward progress. Rising mountains melt into the sun. Lundeberg's style of mixing fantastic images with reality is evident in the background: The pink, rolling mountains blend into the orange, pink, and bluish haze of the sky; it is difficult to determine where the mountains end and the sky begins. The careful use of space and dreamlike elements in Pioneers of the West is representative of Lundeberg's postsurrealist style. This movement, derived from surrealism, purposely combined fantasy with reality and was predominantly found on the West Coast. (Helen Lundeberg, Pioneers of the West, 1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.8.27) GSA: Information and images created or owned by the GSA unless otherwise indicated, are considered in the public domain. They may be distributed or copied as permitted by applicable law.