Thelma G. Bengs collection of Oregon memorabilia
Scope and Contents
Collection includes miscellaneous Oregon memorabilia, 1942-1979, including World War II ration books, books, menus, newspaper clippings, religious pamphlets, letterhead from hotels and committees, greeting cards, etc.
Dates
- 1942-1979
Creator
- Bengs, Thelma G., 1909- (Collector, 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
Thelma G. Bengs (born 1909) was a nurse and also volunteered at the Oregon Historical Society, where she organized the postcard collection.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 document case; 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection includes miscellaneous Oregon memorabilia, 1942-1979, including World War II ration books, books, menus, newspaper clippings, religious pamphlets, letterhead from hotels and committees, and greeting cards. Thelma G. Bengs (born 1909) was a nurse and volunteer at the Oregon Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lib. Acc. 21694.
Creator
- Bengs, Thelma G., 1909- (Collector, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Thelma G. Bengs collection of Oregon memorabilia
- 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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