Kenneth L. Cooper photographic collection

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 520

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 16 black and white photographs and one tintype, circa 1865-1945. A substantial number of the images depict Kenneth L. Cooper and office scenes probably at the U.S. Veterans Bureau. Three of the group photographs have handwritten notes at the bottom identifying them as the "Claims Division," "Medical Division," and "Regional Manager Group." Also included are a photograph of Cooper with his wife and niece; a photograph of his father, Daniel Jackson Cooper; a card photograph and the tintype, showing unidentified people; and a photograph of Kenneth L. Cooper with other injured football players for the Oregon Agricultural College, with a handwritten note on the back that reads: "OAC (casualties)."

Dates

Creation: circa 1865-1945

Creator

Cooper, Kenneth L., 1884-1972 (Person)
Emery (Corvallis, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
Utah Photo Materials Co. (Photographer, Organization)
Gifford, Benjamin A. (Photographer, Person)
Gilhousen, W. L. (Photographer, 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 (4 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of 16 black and white photographs and one tintype; subjects include Kenneth L. Cooper, office scenes and co-workers, probably at the U.S. Veterans Bureau, and Cooper family members. Kenneth L. Cooper (1884-1972) was born in The Dalles, Oregon. He served with the 364th Infantry during World War I, and was elected to the Portland City Commission in 1940.