This collection is predominantly photos which date back to 1982 when the Rex Hill Vineyard property was purchased by Paul Hart and Jan Jacobsen. Photos include property development, festivals and events, staff, and the annual harvest. The collection also includes winery books, a 1975 article about the Oregon wine industry, a few promotional videos, and numerous slides and negatives

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Linfield College DigitalCommons@Linfield Linfield College Archives Finding Aids Linfield College Archives 10-27-2015 Guide to the Rex Hill Photograph Collection Linfield College Archives Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/lca_findingaids  Part of the Viticulture and Oenology Commons Recommended Citation Linfield College Archives, "Guide to the Rex Hill Photograph Collection" (2015). Linfield College Archives Finding Aids. Finding Aid. Submission 17. https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/lca_findingaids/17 This Finding Aid is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It is brought to you for free via open access, courtesy of DigitalCommons@Linfield, with permission from the rights-holder(s). Your use of this Finding Aid must comply with the Terms of Use for material posted in DigitalCommons@Linfield, or with other stated terms (such as a Creative Commons license) indicated in the record and/or on the work itself. For more information, or if you have questions about permitted uses, please contact digitalcommons@linfield.edu.   Rex Hill Guide to the Rex Hill Photograph Collection  1982 - 2007   Creator: Rex Hill Title: Rex Hill Photograph Dates: 1982 - 2004 Quantity: 4 linear feet Collection Number: OWHA16 Summary: This collection is predominantly photos which date back to 1982 when the Rex Hill Vineyard property was purchased by Paul Hart and Jan Jacobsen.  Photos include property development, festivals and events, staff and the annual harvest.  The collection also includes winery books, a 1975 article about the Oregon Wine Industry, a few promotional videos and numerous slides and negatives.  Repository Jereld R. Nicholson Library Linfield College 900 SE Baker Street McMinnville, OR 97128 Reference Number: 503-883-2734 Reference Email: archives@linfield.edu Language: English  Historical Note Paul Hart and his wife Jan Jacobsen purchased an old turkey farm north of Newberg on Hwy 99 and Rex Hill.  It was considered a rare piece of land in that it had both volcanic and sedimentary soils; they had an inclination that the land could produce fruit because the largest outbuilding was used to dry fruits and nuts.    Armed with a degree in mathematics and extensive experience in science and philosophy, Hart and Jacobsen established Rex Hill Vineyards in 1982.  Hart and Jacobsen are considered members of the “second generation” of vineyard owners and winemakers.  They were among the first to take a more commercialized approach to making and selling Oregon Pinot Noir.   In the beginning, Rex Hill Vineyards focused on the production of an award winning Pinot Noir, but they would eventually produce other wines including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.  They also formed a company called Oregon Vineyard Management, Inc.  OVM managed more than 200 acres of Vineyards within Yamhill County.  Their management skills and winemaking abilities relieved some of the pressure from the winemaking side of the business for vineyard owners such as Maresh Vineyards, Medici Vineyards and many others.  Rex Hill Vineyards would produce wines under the vineyards label such as “Maresh Vineyards 88 Pinot noir.”  Rex Hill Vineyards was acquired by A to Z Wineworks in 2007.  In honor of the successes achieved by Hart and Jacobsen, A to Z maintains a vineyard called Jacob-Hart Vineyard.  Content Description This collection contains mostly photographs.  The photographs depict the beginning of the vineyard and winery.  The photographic history takes you from a barren land of dry grass and dirt roads to the construction of a marvelous contemporary building used to produce their award-winning wines; beautifully landscaped gardens; and immaculately maintained vineyards. The photos also capture annual harvest highlights, annual dinner parties, as well as photos of staff and vineyard workers.  There are also several photos from wine and food events attended by Rex Hill Vineyards and photos of events that took place at Rex Hill Vineyards, such as weddings and fundraising events.  But there can also be found VHS promotional videos, slides, negatives and a small collection of graphic art items used to promote the vineyard.  Restrictions on Access Access is by appointment only. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment. Preferred Citation Rex Hill Photograph Collection. Jereld R. Nicholson Library. Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon. Gift of Rex Hill, February 21, 2013. Provenance Rex Hill donated Rex Hill Photograph collection to the Linfield College Archives on February 21, 2013. Location of Originals Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield College Related Material None. Processing Information Processed by archives technician Kathie Byers, with the assistance of archivist Rachael Cristine Woody.  Arrangement  The collection is arranged into three series:  Series 1: Photographs and Negatives, 1980s-2004  Series 2: Other Media: Slides, Film, and CD, 1982-2007 Series 3: Publications, Manuscripts, and Guest books, 1975-2003  Series 1:  Photographs and Negatives  Series contains a visual detail of the vineyard, life, crew, harvest, production, promotion, events, and other special occasions.  Box 1 Folder 1: Early photos of vine planting and homestead; unknown Folder 2: Master’s Court; c. 1980s Folder 3: Misc. photos of staff; 1990s Folder 4: Paul’s 50th Birthday; 1990 Folder 5: Misc. photos; 1998 Folder 6: Harvest; 1999 Folder 7: A Dinner; late 1990s Folder 8: Crush Crew; 1998 Folder 9: Christmas; 2000 Folder 10: Stockholder’s Dinner; September 26, 2002 Folder 11: Harvest and Staff Photos; 2001 Folder 12: Harvest, 2002 Folder 13: Harvest, 2003 Folder 14: Harvest, 2004 Folder 15: IPNC, 2004 Folder 16: Harvest, 2003 Folder 17: Event photos, 2003 Folder 18: Harvest photos, unknown Folder 19: Harvesting and Wine Making, unknown Folder 20: The Homestead, 1999 Folder 21: Bottling photos, unknown Folder 22: Crew, 1997 Folder 23: Misc. events, unknown Folder 24: Promotional Photos of Various Wine Bottles, unknown Folder 25: Wine Tasting Room, unknown Folder 26: Bed and Breakfast, unknown Folder 27: “Sam,” the Cat, 1982-2000 Folder 28: Testing the Soil, unknown Folder 29: Misc. photos of Events at Rex Hill; 1980s-2000 Folder 30: Photos of Staff and Crew; unknown Folder 31: Lynn, Winemaker; unknown   Box 2 Folder 1: Aerial photos; unknown Folder 2: Grapes, vines, and vineyard; unknown Folder 3: Photos of House on Vineyard Estate; unknown Folder 4: Paul Hart photos and portraits; unknown Folder 5: Exterior photos of winery; unknown Folder 6: Misc. promotional photos; unknown Folder 7: Misc. photos of Bottles; unknown Folder 8: Misc. photos of unknown people; unknown Folder 9: Woman with painted bottle; unknown Folder 10: Misc. photos; unknown Folder 11: Myron Ray Memorial Program (and negatives); unknown Folder 12: Portrait Negatives: Paul Hart and Lynn; unknown  Box 3 Folder 1: Wine Event; June 24, 1990 Folder 2: Vintage Festival; September 8, 1990 Folder 3: Newport Wine and Seafood Festival (1989 Kings Ridge Chardonnay People’s Choice); February 24, 1991 Folder 4: Food Connection, Eugene, OR; 1991 Folder 5: Riverplace Tulip Festival; April, 1991 Folder 6: Astoria Crab and Seafood Festival; April, 1991 Folder 7: Unknown; March 11, 1991 Folder 8: Unknown; January 18, 1992 Folder 9: Newport Wine and Seafood Festival; 1992 Folder 10: Hawaiian Lu’au; July, 2000 Folder 11: Promotional Photos for Vineyard Events; unknown Folder 12: Harvest Photos; c. 1990 Folder 13: Misc. Events and Photos of Rex Hill Vineyards; unknown Folder 14: Misc. Events at Vineyard; unknown Folder 15: Photos of Vineyard Development and Event Area; unknown Folder 16: Bottling; 1991 Folder 17: Wine making and Misc. Photos of Winery Equipment; 1991 Folder 18: Staff Photos; unknown Folder 19: Misc. Rex Hill Photos and Events, 1994-95 Folder 20: Rex Hill Pinot Gris Release, Media Lunch Pazzo; June, 1993 Folder 21: Crush Crew; c. 1996-97  Series 2:  Other Media—Slides, Film, and CDs Series contains a visual detail of particular vineyards and harvest through slides, and video footage of winery and vineyard along with taped recordings of featured vineyards on television.  Box 4 Folder 1: Vineyard Slides; July, 1998 Folder 2: Harvest Slides; 1992  Folder 3: Misc. Promotional Slides, unknown Folder 4: Grapes/Harvest, unknown Folder 5: Jan Jacobson, Partridge Farm; unknown Folder 6: Misc. Slides, unknown Folder 7: Laurie Black Slides; unknown Folder 8: Doreen L. Wynga Slides; 1994 Folder 9: Photo Diary; 1982-2007 Folder 10-18: Misc. photos of Vineyard and Partridge Farm; unknown  Box 5 Item 1: The Wine Bible, Rex Hill Vineyards (video cassette); October 26, 2001  Item 2: Rex Hill wine to be served at White House (video cassette); February, 2001 Item 3: Rex Hill Vineyards, Pinot Noir (video cassette); 1998 Item 4: Rex Hill Vineyards, Pinot Noir (video cassette); 1998 Item 5: Crook & Chase: Live w/ Chef Gary, Rex Hill Vineyards (video cassette); July 31, 1998 Item 6: Rex Hill Vineyards (video cassette); unknown Item 7: Rex Hill--Raw Footage (video cassette); unknown Item 8: Champagne Sales, Rex Hill Vineyards (video cassette); February 8, 1999 Item 9: Figaro’s, Filmed at Rex Hill Vineyards; August 1995 Item 10: Northwest News; August 25, unknown Item 11: Unknown tape, unknown Item 12: IPNC Photo Gallery (CD); 2003 Item 13: JHV Pictures (CD); May 23, 2003 Item 14: Rex Hill Vineyard Harvest Photos: JHV, Estate, Winery Shots (CD); 2006 Item 15: Winter Photos (CD); unknown Item 16: Angela Snyder Photos (CD); unknown  Series 3:  Publications, Manuscripts, and Guest books Series contains guest books for specific events, reference books on wine and the Pacific Northwest, and newspapers featuring Oregon wine.  Box 6 Item 1: Rex Hill Vineyards Mailing List; unknown Item 2: Rex Hill Vineyard Guest Book (various events); 2003  Box 7 Item 1:  The Wines and Wineries of America’s Northwest (book); p. 1986 Item 2: Tasting and Touring, The Northwest Winery Guide (book); p. 1986/87 Item 3: Showcase Oregon Wineries (book); p. 1981 Item 4: Northwest, The Sunday Oregonian Magazine (newspaper); January 26, 1975 

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