Mira H. Ehrman papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2966

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, notes, awards and honors, biographical and autobiographical information and reports, primarily regarding Mira H. Ehrman's work with the United Service Organizations, circa 1942-1978.

Dates

circa 1942-1978

Creator

Ehrman, Mira H. (Mira Harris), 1892-1982 (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

Mira H. Ehrman (1892-1982) was a civic leader in Portland, Oregon. She was a Red Cross volunteer and a member of numerous organizations, including the Council of Jewish Women, the Visiting Nurses Association, the Oregon Mental Hygiene Society, the Fruit and Flower Mission, the Family Service Committee, and the Portland Garden Club. Perhaps her most important contribution was the founding of and participation in Portland's USO in 1942. In 1970, she received the National USO Award for Distinguished Service. She was the first woman to receive the honor. On a local level, she was chosen as the First Person of Portland in 1966.

Extent

.45 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Mira H. Ehrman (1892-1982) was a civic leader in Portland, Oregon. She was a Red Cross volunteer and a member of numerous organizations. Perhaps her most important contribution was the founding of and participation in Portland's USO in 1942. Collection includes correspondence, notes, awards and honors, biographical and autobiographical information and reports, primarily regarding her work with the United Service Organizations.