Box 05

The materials from various sources concern viticulture in Oregon. Specifically, they cover the history of grapes in Oregon and some of the problems involved in their cultivation, most notably the grape pest phylloxera.

The articles are from the Oregon Wine Press. The Oregon Wine Press is a monthly consumer publication dedicated to Oregon wine, pinot noir, food, vineyards, winemakers, and insider-industry happenings.

The Oregon Wine Press articles feature profiles of different wineries located in Oregon.

The materials are mimeographed copies listing the bonded wineries in Oregon between 1934 to 1964. Handwritten notes concerning the lists are included.

Three lists of wineries in Oregon compiled or created by Will Brown.

The materials provide information about various wineries in Oregon. Much of the information is from online sources, mostly the wineries' websites.

The materials provide information about the history of wine grape cultivation in Washington, Idaho, and Eastern Oregon. Most materials originate from online sources.

The materials include information from various sources about the history of wine in the Umpqua Valley. Will Brown's notes and writings on the subject are included.

The slides and photos are of Peter Britt, his family, and his vineyard. Also included are the reproduction request forms and descriptions from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.