USO dances, 1953, 1955
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 431 photographs, both color and black and white, pertaining to the activities of the United Service Organizations (USO) in Portland, Oregon, from 1951-1974. The photographs largely depict social gatherings, including USO-sponsored luncheons, dances, "Girl of the Month" celebrations, and other parties for servicemen and volunteers, as well as images of the junior and senior hostesses who worked with the USO and executive personnel. Other photographs depict USO annual meetings and business affairs, as well as some USO activities outside of Portland.
Photographers include Al Jessen, Carl E. Vermilya, and Photo-Art Commercial Studios, all of Portland, as well as some military photographers, among others.
Dates
- Creation: 1953
- Creation: 1955
Creator
- From the Collection: Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
- From the Collection: Vermilya, Carl E., 1923-1977 (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Jessen, Al (Photographer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.36 Cubic Feet (1 letter document case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
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libreference@ohs.org