Oregonian, Jan 6, 1925, p.13 - Portland Library, Oregon
PAINTING IS EXPLAINED
State officials see Champoeg work by Theodore Gegoux
Salem, Oregon Jan 5. - (Special) - State officials and employees assembled in the executive department earlier today and heard an explanation
of a painting by Theodore Gegoux depicting the historical meeting at Champoeg on May 2, 1843, frequently referred to as the birth of Oregon. Mr. Gegoux who was born in Canada spent more than five years in completeing the painting. An effort will be made to have the legislature appropriate $15,000 with which to purchase the work.
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