Les Femmes photographic collection

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 593

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Small collection of photographs, both black and white and color, circa 1956-1988, depicting activities of Les Femmes, a Portland, Oregon, organization focused on the social and educational development of Black youth. The photographs were originally assembled on an information panel about Les Femmes that was displayed in a 1988 Northwest Black Heritage exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. The photographs include officers and members of the organization, youth participating in community service and activity programs, and portraits of young women and men in formalwear. The collection also includes a photograph of the original panel, which featured information about the founding and history of the organization.

Dates

circa 1956-1989

Creator

Les Femmes (Portland, Or.) (Organization)

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.

Administrative history

Les Femmes was founded by a group of women in Portland, Oregon, in 1951 with the goal of encouraging the social, cultural, and educational development of young Black women. The group developed a program of activities, social events, and educational standards; held an annual Debutante Ball, initially to present young women, and, beginning in 1979, young men, who met its criteria; and offered scholarships.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Small collection of photographs depicting activities of Les Femmes, a Portland, Oregon, organization focused on the social and educational development of Black youth. The photographs include officers and members of the organization, youth participating in community service and activity programs, and portraits of young women and men in formalwear. The photographs were originally assembled on an information panel about Les Femmes, and the collection includes a photograph of the original panel.