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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <i>Oregon Blue Book</i> is being shipped out to Oregon public libraries today. The
<i>Oregon Blue Book</i> is Oregon’s biannual publication of our history, economy, and culture, our states official almanac and fact book. These are being shared as a tool of access for Oregonians. Once you receive your copy please catalog and share with your
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <i>Oregon Blue Book</i> is produced by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office and has been in continuous publication since 1911. The <i>Oregon Blue Book</i> contains listings and</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> descriptions
of government agencies and educational institutions. It also features an almanac, maps, facts about Oregon history and elections, as well as information on the arts, media, and other cultural institutions in Oregon. The <a href="https://secure.sos.state.or.us/prs/shopBlueBook.do" target="_blank"><b>print
version of the <i>Oregon Blue Book</i></b></a> is published during odd-numbered years as required by ORS <a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.html" target="_blank"><b>177</b></a>.120. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Oregon Blue Books contains the following topics
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">State Agencies A-Z<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Explore Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <i>Oregon Blue Book’s</i> main goal is to help Oregonians understand and access their government and related institutions. The Secretary of State’s Office is constantly searching newspapers, talking with
government offices, and checking with institutions and others to gather the most up-to-date information. Please help us share this with Oregonians.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Contact Allison Hatch, Government Documents Libarian at
<a href="mailto:allison.hatch@slo.oregon.gov">allison.hatch@slo.oregon.gov</a> , or the Oregon Secretary of States office
<a href="https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/about.aspx">Oregon Blue Book team</a> with any questions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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