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Thelma G. Bengs collection of Oregon memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2979

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

  • Creation: 1942-1979

Creator

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.

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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