Arts and Crafts Society of Portland records

Collection

Identifier: Coll806

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of records and ephemera relating to the Arts and Crafts Society of Portland. Included are the articles of incorporation, annual reports, correspondence, brochures, membership records, newspaper clippings, and two photographs of the organization's members.

Dates

Creation: 1933-1978

Creator

Oregon College of Art and Craft (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

The Arts and Crafts Society of Portland was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1933. During the mid-20th century, it offered classes in ceramics, metalwork, leatherwork, woodwork, and weaving. It later became the Oregon College of Art and Craft, which closed in 2019.

Extent

0.23 Cubic Feet (1 slim legal document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records, correspondence, brochures, and clippings relating to the Arts and Crafts Society of Portland, which was founded in 1933 and offered classes including ceramics, metalwork, and woodwork. It became the Oregon College of Art and Craft in the late 20th century.