Tag: David Douglas

David Douglas and Sir Edward Sabine: A Discovery

January 28, 2019

In recent research, (May 2018- ) I found an interesting relationship between David Douglas and Edward Sabine. They shared many similarities, both were explorers, both were interested in botany, and both were members of the Linnaean Society of Great Britain. Sabine was a UK naval officer and specialized in developing magnetic dip measurements and equipment. In his … More David Douglas and Sir Edward Sabine: A Discovery

David Douglas Shaves Comcomley’s Brother

September 20, 2018

David Douglas traveled around Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia and Hawaii from 1824 to 1834. Most of the time Douglas was accompanied by Native packers who helped transport his equipment, hunt for food, translate with local tribes and fend off attackers. Sometimes Douglas has the company of as Euro-American, some mountain man, fur trader or … More David Douglas Shaves Comcomley’s Brother

David Douglas and the Sugar Pine

September 14, 2018

In October of 1826, David Douglas descends down the valley surrounding the Multnomah river (Willamette River) traveling in part through the forests on the fringe of the valley. He collects seeds and insects and notes all manner of “new” species.  He sees the valley floor was burned, as it normally is in late September by … More David Douglas and the Sugar Pine

Douglas Encounters Kalapuyans In Oregon

September 11, 2016

Scottish Botanist David Douglas (25 June 1799 – 12 July 1834) did extensive work in Oregon. On David Douglas’ famous trips to Oregon he documented a collection of plant seeds and samples, but also a collection of animal samples, and material culture (hats and baby boards). He famously names the Douglas fir tree. Douglas shipped … More Douglas Encounters Kalapuyans In Oregon

Naturalists In Oregon: Robert and Lucia Summers

August 7, 2016

Reverend Robert Summers, the Episcopalian Minister of McMinnville (1873-1881) had a varied history in Oregon. Robert went from being a settler, to becoming an Episcopalian minister, while he collected Indian artifacts from various reservations in the region while his wife Lucia engaged in botanical  collecting. In 1853 the young Robert Summers, who was born in … More Naturalists In Oregon: Robert and Lucia Summers