Ira C. Keller collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss2730

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes scrapbook, 1 volume, 1962-1972, detailing projects of the Portland Development Commission, including the Portland Center, Lovejoy Fountain, Forecourt Fountain, Albina Neighborhood Improvement Program, and proposed Emanuel Hospital expansion; papers relating to the rededication of Forecourt Fountain as the Ira C. Keller Fountain, 1978; miscellaneous papers relating to the Portland Development Commission, 1952-1972; papers relating to the Oregon Graduate Research Center, 1978-1986; and miscellaneous, 1972-1978.

Dates

Creation: 1953-1986

Creator

Keller, Ira C., 1899-1978 (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

0.56 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case and 1 oversize volume)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Ira C. Keller (1899-1978) was a business and civic leader of Portland, Oregon. He chaired the Portland Development Commission (1958-1972), was president of the Oregon Graduate Center for Study and Research (1972-1978), and founded the Western Kraft Corporation (1954-1972). Collection includes a scrapbook detailing projects of the Portland Development Commission, including the Portland Center, Lovejoy Fountain, Forecourt Fountain, Albina Neighborhood Improvement Program, and proposed Emanuel Hospital expansion; papers relating to the rededication of Forecourt Fountain as the Ira C. Keller Fountain; miscellaneous papers relating to the Portland Development Commission, 1952-1972; and papers relating to the Oregon Graduate Research Center, 1978-1986.