Mike Brooks’ shop in Coberg, Oregon.

Table of Contents

 Credits (abridged)

 Mr. Dan Dixon was influential in guiding me through the completion of the book.  I will be forever grateful for his encouragement and constructive suggestions.

 The following institutions provided documents, references, photographs, and referrals for my research.

 Bend Public Library

City of Eugene Library

City of Portland Stanley Parr Municipal Archives & Record Center

Clackamas County Historical Society

Lane County Historical Society

Marion County Historical Society

Multnomah County Central Library

North Santiam Historical Society

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Historical Society

Oregon State University Archives

Springfield Museum

 Introduction

             The Excellence of Bamboo...................................................... xi

            A Trace of History.................................................................. xii

            Scope of the Book................................................................. xiii

            Interviews............................................................................... xiii

            Makers.................................................................................. xiv

            About the Men........................................................................ xvi

            How to use the Book............................................................... xvii