Walter McEwen Collection

Walter McEwen, a local rancher and avid history buff, collected rare and valuable volumes over the course of a lifetime.

 A complete set of the Bancroft books, and numerous first edition publications focusing on the early exploration and settlement of the Northwest are featured.Subjects includeEarly North American History

Mountian Men, Fur Traders and Trappers

Hudson's Bay Company

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Oregon Trail

Native Americans