Viticulture

These materials, drawn from various sources, provide biographical information about one of southern Oregon's early grape-growing pioneers, Alfred H. Carson. Carson was on the State Board of Horticulture in the early 1900s.

The materials describe Charles Coury, an influential figure in the history of Oregon wine and winemaking. The materials include newspaper clippings, documents about Coury's vineyards, and Coury's master's thesis from UC Davis.

The materials concern David Lett, a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry, also known as "Papa Pinot." The materials are mostly related to Lett's passing in 2008 and his legacy.

The materials provide information from various sources about the history of Fort Vancouver and its role in the introduction of fruit-growing in the Pacific Northwest.

The materials provide general information about viticulture. Some of the information is specific to southern Oregon. There are several clippings of "Off the Vine." The column, written by Lorn Razanno, was published in the Daily Tidings. There are also several documents from various Oregon University extension services, and excerpts from "General Viticulture" by A.J. Winkler.

The materials provide information on the different grape varieties grown in Oregon. Most notable is the list of grape varieties grown in the Rogue Valley AVA as of 2007.

The variety of documents provides information about different grape varieties and their various properties, primarily in the southern Oregon region.

The reports by Jones assess wine and winegrowing in southern Oregon and the effects of climate change on wine production. Gregory Jones is an expert on climatology related to wine production. Additional materials provide biographical details about Jones, including a feature in the Oregon Wine Press.

The materials provide information regarding the planning of a new winery in the Rogue River Valley known as Haut Rogue. The main document is a letter from Andrew and Evelyn Samad, the owners of the vineyard, to potential stakeholders with several attachments and notes, including maps and marketing plans.

The materials include various documents regarding the life and history of Peter Britt, one of the early pioneers of fruit growing and winemaking in southern Oregon. Some of the documents are photocopies of primary sources from Britt's lifetime, while others are more recent publications about his life. Also included are some maps and correspondence between Brown and other researchers.