Isabella Gauld papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2729

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Isabella Gauld include letters, 1941-1946, regarding her work with the Multnomah County Red Cross Canteen Corps in Portland, Oregon, including a letter from Clementine Churchill; letters and documents, 1946, regarding her award of the King's Medal, including her acceptance speech and a certificate; and miscellaneous ephemera related to the Multnomah County Red Cross Canteen Corps.

Dates

Creation: 1941-1946

Creator

Gauld, Isabella, 1886-1975 (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

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Isabella Gauld (1886-1975) was the chair of canteen services in Portland during World War II. She received the King's Medal for her leadership of the Portland Chapter of the Bundles for Britain campaign. Papers include letters, 1941-1946, regarding her work with the Multnomah County Red Cross Canteen Corps in Portland; letters and documents, 1946, regarding her award of the King's Medal, including her acceptance speech and a certificate; and miscellaneous ephemera related to the canteen corps.