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Walter Alling Goss scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2710

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1 volume, circa 1896-1973, with clippings, programs, and memorabilia relating to Walter A. Goss's tennis accomplishments and his activities with the Irvington Tennis Club and the YMCA.

Dates

  • 1896-1973

Creator

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

Walter Alling Goss (1877-1950) was a Portland insurance agent, winner of several Northwest tennis championships and first president of the Irvington Tennis Club.

Extent

.39 Cubic Feet (1 oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Walter Alling Goss (1877-1950) was a Portland insurance agent, winner of several Northwest tennis championships and first president of the Irvington Tennis Club. Scrapbook includes clippings, programs, and memorabilia relating to Goss's tennis accomplishments and his activities with the Irvington Tennis Club and the YMCA.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Al Goss, October 1990.

Related Materials

Goss family photograph album, Album 492, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Title
Guide to the Walter Alling Goss scrapbook
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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