From the Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Nearly 5,000 photos show scenes from every corner of Oregon, promoting the geographic and cultural diversity of the state's 36 counties. Each image description includes: caption, dimensions, date created, camera, lens, orientation and keywords.
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Image Use
The 72 dpi JPG images in the Oregon Historical County Records Guide may be used free of charge without permission provided that the photo credit shown below is given. Use of the photos implies agreement to the following terms and conditions.
- The images are taken for use in the copyrighted Oregon Blue Book and other state publications.
- The Oregon State Archives holds custody of the photos and sets conditions of use.
- The photos may be used in websites and other personal or commercial activities.
- Derivative works are allowed.
Photo Credit Citations
Please cite any photos used from the Oregon Historical County Records Guide as follows:
Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives
Equipment Used
Nikon D800 Full Frame DSLR - 36.3 megapixels (7360 x 4912 pixels)
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Wide Angle Zoom Lens with Lee Filter System
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Zoom Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Zoom Lens
Gitzo GT1542T Series 1 Traveler 6x Carbon Fiber 4-Section Tripod
Markins Q-Ball Q3 Traveler w/ Lever Release Tripod Head
Nikon SB600 Flash
High Resolution Copies
Download high resolutions of these images through
the Northwest Digital Heritage. Contact
reference.archives@sos.oregon.gov to order full-size copies.