A short list of some useful books and reference media specific to Port Orford. Most are historical or documentary in nature, with a few fictional narratives that include interesting historical information and a flavor for the area. Work in progress — Enjoy!

Historical

Distinguished People of Port Orford Series: Eugene Leon White. Port Orford’s Bicentennial Mayor by Alan Mitchell and Leon White. Rebecca Malamud-Evans (Designer/Editor).

Port Orford and North Curry County by Shirley Nelson

PORT ORFORD AND NORTH CURRY COUNTY
A treasure-trove of information for all things Port Orford by Historian Shirley Nelson.

SHIPWRECKS OF CURRY COUNTY by H.S. Contino.

SHIPWRECKS OF CURRY COUNTY by H.S. Contino. See also her excellent companion book SHIPWRECKS OF COOS COUNTY .

THE STATE OF JEFFERSON by Bernita Tickner and Gail Fiorini-Jenner

THE STATE OF JEFFERSON by Bernita Tickner and Gail Fiorini-Jenner

PORT ORFORD — A HISTORY by Patrick Masterson. A Classic.

PORT ORFORD — A HISTORY by Patrick Masterson. A Classic.

Educational

Documentary

OCEAN FRONTIERS by Green Fire Productions

OCEAN FRONTIERS by Green Fire Productions is a series of documentary films that provide insight into the future of the sustainable fishing industry. “The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship” features our forward-thinking Port Orford Fishermen. Check out the excellent educator resources section.

Fiction

PORT ORFORD'S YOUNGEST FISHERMAN by Capt. H.J. Pettersen

PORT ORFORD’S YOUNGEST FISHERMAN by Capt. H.J. Pettersen

Misc.

See the Newspapers category and Documents section for more good reads on Port Orford.