Shogren, May E., 1861-1928
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Hilde Schmoll
Collection
Identifier: SR 9499
Abstract
Oral history interview with Hilde Schmoll conducted by Alfred Staehli on March 26, 1979. Schmoll discusses the history and design of her home in the Mount Tabor neighborhood of Portland.
Dates:
1979 March 26
May E. Shogren and Anne H. Shogren papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 2701
Abstract
Two ledgers for M & A Shogren, a dressmaking business in Portland, Oregon, and personal papers of May E. Shogren (1861-1928), who operated the business with her younger sister, Anne H. Shogren (1868-1934). The personal papers consist of a microfilm copy of a diary kept by May Shogren and an exercise notebook containing essays about literature. The Shogren sisters operated their business from the 1890s through the 1910s, specializing in high-fashion custom dresses.
Dates:
1899; 1914-1920