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Portland Americanization Council

 Organization

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Portland Americanization Council records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1019
Abstract Records of the Portland Americanization Council of Portland, Oregon. The council was formed in 1921 with the purpose of integrating recent immigrants to the United States into American society through afternoon and evening classes that taught the English language and U.S. civics. Each February 22 from 1922 until 1996, the organization hosted a reception for recently naturalized citizens. Records include minutes, correspondence, and programs for naturalization receptions. The collection also...
Dates: 1915-1993