William Grand photographs

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 1457

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection of images from commercial photography projects by Portland, Oregon, photographer William Grand. The photographs were taken from approximately 1953 to 1969 and consist of 648 negatives, most black and white; 43 contact sheets, most black and white; and 35 prints, all black and white. Subjects include graphic designer Charles Politz, painter Albert Patecky, and composer Blanche Patecky; images of Albert Patecky’s paintings; the Equitable Savings and Loan home office designed by Pietro Belluschi; Rose Festival events at the Equitable Center; and Equitable Savings and Loan branch locations throughout Oregon. The photographs also depict scenes from the law school at Lewis & Clark College; a performance by the Norman Luboff choir at Lewis & Clark College; and the construction of St. Vincent's Hospital.

Original index numbers, dates, and captions provided by William Grand are listed on negative sleeves.

Dates

Creation: approximately 1953-1969

Creator

Grand, William, 1913-1999 (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

William Herbert Grand (1913-1999) was a photographer in Portland, Oregon, from approximately 1945 to 1983. Grand worked for Photo-Art Commercial Studios, then established his own studio as William H. Grand, Professional Photographer, in 1956. His photographs were exhibited at the Portland Art Museum in 1963. Grand taught classes in the photography department at the Museum Art School (now Pacific Northwest College of Art) until 1979. He retired in 1983.

Source: “Crafts Society, Silversmith Exhibitions Slated,” by Andy Rocchia, Oregon Daily Journal, January 31, 1963, page 4; “All-Oregon Art Due at Image,” by Andy Rocchia, Oregon Daily Journal, September 10, 1964, page 2; “Artwork traces a family affair,” by Rick Bella, Oregonian, May 27, 1983, page H1; Grand's obituary, Oregonian, November 20, 1999, page 2.

Extent

0.36 Cubic Feet (648 negatives, 43 contact sheets, and 35 prints in 1 document case and 1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Negatives, proof sheets, and prints from commercial photography projects by Portland, Oregon, photographer William Grand. The photographs date from 1953 to 1969, and subjects include graphic artist Charles Politz, artists Albert and Blanche Patecky, Equitable Savings and Loan buildings, the law school at Lewis & Clark College, and the construction of St. Vincent's Hospital.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in four series:

Artist portraits
Equitable Savings and Loan
Lewis & Clark College
St. Vincent's Hospital

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Researcher access to negatives in the collection is limited for preservation purposes. To inquire about viewing the negatives, contact library staff. Fees may apply.