Bear Hunter- A 1922 newspaper article recounting an interview with William P. Vandevert, including a description of the Clark Massacre, Bill's early life, marriage, founding of the ranch, and bear hunting. (1,900 words)

Indian Meadows - The transcript of a 1971 recording by Claude Vandevert (Senior) remembering his father and the early history of the ranch. (4,100 words)

Family Letters - Excerpts from letters written from 1924 to 1946 describing life on the ranch. Most letters written by Pearl Catlow Vandevert. (3,700 words) Photos also.

Sights and Smells of Vandevert Ranch - A 1990 memoir by Mary Jean Vandevert about her memories of growing up on the ranch in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. (2,800 words)

History of Vandeverts - A 1970 article by Nancy Strope describing the family's trips to the Willamette Valley around 1900. (1,400 words)

Camped at Vandeverts - Excerpt from an 1898 diary by Emma R. Lemon with commentary by John Francis Lemon some 50 years later. (157 words)

Also see Wikipedia articles on William P. Vandevert and on the Clark Massacre.