Davis, Charles, 1919-2002

Abstract Papers produced or compiled by Charles Davis (1919-2002) regarding the Library Association of Portland, Oregon. Most materials relate to the governance and finances of the association and to the transfer of library management to Multnomah County government. The Library Association of Portland was founded as a private association in 1864, and in 1911 began managing Multnomah County's public library system. Concerns about the association's finances and transparency in the 1980s ultimately...