Frank E. Watkins papers
Scope and Contents
Papers of Frank E. Watkins include correspondence, 1910-1922, primarily regarding his participation in various clubs and societies around Portland, Oregon; scrapbook, 1 volume, 1903-1908, containing award certificates from dog shows; scrapbooks, 3 volumes, 1904-1916, containing photographs, newspaper clippings and ephemera relating to dogs, dog shows, and the Portland Kennel Club.
Dates
- Creation: 1903-1922
Creator
- Watkins, Frank E., 1877-1940 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Biographical note
Frank E. Watkins (1877-1940) was a Portland, Oregon, real estate broker and director of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. He also served as president of the Oregon State Motor Association from 1917-1918, served on the Portland City Council, and was chairman of the Portland Boxing Commission.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Frank E. Watkins (1877-1940) was a Portland, Oregon, real estate broker and director of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. He also served on the Portland City Council. Papers include correspondence, 1910-1922, primarily regarding his participation in various clubs and societies around Portland; scrapbooks, 1903-1916, containing award certificates, photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera relating to dogs, dog shows, and the Portland Kennel Club.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Scrapbooks, 1904-1916, gift of Molly Womack, December 1991 (Lib. Acc. 20600).
General
Contains material previously designated Mss 2196-1 through Mss 2196-2.
Subject
- Watkins, Frank E., 1877-1940 (Person)
- Portland Kennel Club (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Frank E. Watkins papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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