Kenneth L. Cooper papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2796

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes papers related to Kenneth L. Cooper's tenure as Portland City Commissioner, 1940-1945; typescript and manuscript correspondence, 1914-1970, some from World War l; and miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera, 1898-1957, including a wedding book.

Dates

1898-1970

Creator

Cooper, Kenneth L., 1884-1972 (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

Kenneth L. Cooper (1884-1972) was born in The Dalles, Oregon. He married Louise Cooper in 1906, served with the 364th Infantry during World War I, and was elected to the Portland City Commission in 1940. He served as Finance Commissioner and Fire Bureau Commissioner.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (3 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Kenneth L. Cooper (1884-1972) served with the 364th Infantry during World War I and was elected to the Portland City Commission in 1940. Collection includes papers related to his tenure as Portland City Commissioner, 1940-1945; typescript and manuscript correspondence, 1914-1970, some from World War l; and personal papers and ephemera.