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Clark County History

From foot soldier to aviator and balloonist, Carlton Foster Bond (1893-1980) was commander of Pearson Field, and briefly of the 321st Observation Squadron made up of Air Corps reserves. He was known as an excellent administrator and commander. When he retired, he returned to Vancouver to live until 1980.

Clark County History: Carlton Foster Bond

From foot soldier to aviator and balloonist, Carlton Foster Bond (1893-1980) was commander of Pearson Field, and briefly of the 321st Observation Squadron made up of Air Corps reserves. He was known as an excellent administrator and commander. When he retired, he returned to Vancouver to live until 1980.

November 18, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Visitors to Pearson Air Museum often mistake the bronze statue there as a tribute to Alexander Pearson, the park’s namesake. However, inspecting the plaque, they discover it represents Carlton Foster Bond. Unlike Pearson, Bond was closely connected to the airfield, serving as its commander twice, first as a lieutenant (1929… Read story

This week in Clark County history

November 17, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Descending from a well-connected family set George Gibbs (1816-1873) on a scholarly path that included helping on surveys for the northern transcontinental railroad route, the border between the Washington Territory and Canada and ethnography of the Indigenous peoples of the territory. His namesake father was a noted Yale geologist, and his grandfather, Oliver Wolcott Jr., was the second U.S.

Clark County History: George Gibbs

Descending from a well-connected family set George Gibbs (1816-1873) on a scholarly path that included helping on surveys for the northern transcontinental railroad route, the border between the Washington Territory and Canada and ethnography of the Indigenous peoples of the territory. His namesake father was a noted Yale geologist, and his grandfather, Oliver Wolcott Jr., was the second U.S.

November 11, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Mostly unknown today, George Gibbs went hands-on with several crucial aspects involving Washington Territory, including documenting Indigenous tribes and languages and participating in surveys for the transcontinental railroad’s northern route and the territorial-Canadian boundary. Later, he worked on resolving Hudson’s Bay Company’s claims against the United States. Read story

The Oregon Volunteer Infantry marches in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2, 2022, along Evergreen Boulevard in central Vancouver.

Veterans Day Parade’s new route in Vancouver to end at Pearson Air Museum

The Oregon Volunteer Infantry marches in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2, 2022, along Evergreen Boulevard in central Vancouver.

November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Historic Trust will honor local veterans in the 35th annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. Read story

This week in Clark County history

November 10, 2023, 5:50am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

Retailers thrive in downtown Vancouver’s Providence Academy

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

November 7, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The French Door is known by customers as a magical place. With its East Coast and European inspired décor, owner Kathryn McIntire is able to transport shoppers into her own curated world. Read story

This week in Clark County history

November 3, 2023, 6:11am Clark County Life

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In 1941, Evelyn Burleson Waldren flew a goodwill tour from Vancouver, B.C., to Tijuana, Mexico (almost), in a 700-pound airplane, Lady Liberty. After trying for months to get permits from Canada and Mexico, she finally secured them. Taking off Oct. 1, 1941, she flew for 16 1/2 hours before landing in the U.S. just across the border from Tijuana, Mexico, a record for a lightweight plane.

Clark County History: Evelyn Waldren

In 1941, Evelyn Burleson Waldren flew a goodwill tour from Vancouver, B.C., to Tijuana, Mexico (almost), in a 700-pound airplane, Lady Liberty. After trying for months to get permits from Canada and Mexico, she finally secured them. Taking off Oct. 1, 1941, she flew for 16 1/2 hours before landing in the U.S. just across the border from Tijuana, Mexico, a record for a lightweight plane.

October 21, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

Evelyn Waldren always seemed on the move, mostly in lightweight airplanes. She began her aviation career as the first woman to fly in Nebraska and ended it as a grandmotherly flight instructor at Vancouver’s Evergreen Airport in the mid-1980s. In her 58 years in the air, she logged 23,700 flight… Read story

This week in Clark County history

October 20, 2023, 5:45am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Cpl. Tubby and his Marine handler, Guy Wachtsletter, conduct a combat training exercise during World War II. He was one of thousands of dogs enlisted into service through the Dogs for Defense program that began in 1942. Tubby was one of many canine casualties in the Pacific Theater. He died in action during the battle for Guam in 1944, and is listed on the Ridgefield Veterans Memorial. (U.S.

Clark County History: Dogs of war

Cpl. Tubby and his Marine handler, Guy Wachtsletter, conduct a combat training exercise during World War II. He was one of thousands of dogs enlisted into service through the Dogs for Defense program that began in 1942. Tubby was one of many canine casualties in the Pacific Theater. He died in action during the battle for Guam in 1944, and is listed on the Ridgefield Veterans Memorial. (U.S.

October 14, 2023, 6:15am Clark County Life

Cpl. Tubby, a dog from Ridgefield, died protecting his handler in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Susan Orlean mentioned him in her book “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend,” which tells the story of the many dogs with that name, starting with the Rin Tin Tin… Read story