Guidelines for Significance

The entries and essays in The Oregon Encyclopedia will constitute a full picture of Oregon and will include luminaries as well as previously unknown people, places and events. The Oregon Encyclopedia cannot publish autobiography, family history (unless members or events meet the criteria listed above), or promotional material (e.g., for businesses or products). Generally, authors will not be asked to write about their own families or businesses or events in which they were participants. The content of the encyclopedia is governed by an editorial process (see "What Happens after You Submit") and is the responsibility of the Editors-in-Chief.

Here is a checklist to help you decide whether your suggestion for an entry or essay might be appropriate for inclusion.

Does the suggested entry:

• have a strong connection to Oregon?

• constitute a contribution to Oregon culture?

• establish a basis for subsequent activities in Oregon?

• represent the spirit of a community or time or place?

• represent events that were pivotal in a community's history?

• represent something unique or significantly inventive or creative?

• represent a national or international accomplishment or recognition?