Portland Air Base souvenir book

Collection

Identifier: Coll849

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a souvenir photograph book for the Portland Air Base, as well as the envelope used to mail this copy of the book. The souvenir book contains photographs of the base's officers, facilities, and activities. The envelope shows that Private First Class John Adams of the 16th Transport Squadron mailed the book to Dora Barnes of Portland, Oregon, in May 1942.

Dates

1942

Creator

United States. Army. Air Corps (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

In 1941, the U.S. Army Air Corps established facilities adjacent to the airfield that would become Portland International Airport. During World War II, the base was referred to as the Portland Air Base or as the Portland Army Air Base. As of 2019, the base is named Portland Air National Guard Base.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Souvenir photograph book of the Portland Air Base. The book was mailed by Private John Adams to Dora Barnes in May 1944. The air base was established in 1941; it would later become the Portland Air National Guard Base.