Ira C. Keller collection
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
- 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
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).
Extent
0.56 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case and 1 oversize volume)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Papers, gift of Richard B. Keller II, July 1991; scrapbook, gift of Mrs. Ira C. Keller, March 1979.
Creator
- Keller, Ira C., 1899-1978 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Ira C. Keller collection
- 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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Portland OR 97205 United States
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