Arthur R. Kirkham papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1440

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes scrapbooks, 2 volumes, regarding Arthur R. Kirkham's radio career; correspondence and miscellaneous personal papers, circa 1917-1981; broadside, "Citizen of the Week"; diaries, 2 volumes, 1917-1918, of his experiences in France during World War I; diaries, 1 volume, 1919-1922, of his time at Oregon Agricultural College; diary, 1 volume, 1937, regarding a trans-continental train trip; a book, "This and That," by Kirkham, regarding his radio career; and maps and other documents relating to the Oregon Trail.

Dates

Creation: circa 1917-1981

Creator

Kirkham, Arthur R., 1897-1981 (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

Arthur R. Kirkham (1897-1981) was a longtime radio newscaster for KOIN in Portland, Oregon. He started at the station in 1928. In 1935, he became the station's public relations director. In 1953, he moved to KOIN TV. He served on the Portland Chamber of Commerce from 1941 until 1956, was the director of the Oregon Museum Foundation, and was an avid conservationist.

Extent

1.75 Cubic Feet (2 document cases, 1 flat box and 2 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Arthur R. Kirkham (1897-1981) was a longtime radio newscaster for KOIN in Portland, Oregon. Collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence and miscellaneous personal papers regarding Kirkham's experiences in World War I and his radio career.