Franklin Griffith papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1687

Staff Only

Abstract

Franklin Griffith was a Portland, Oregon, lawyer, businessman and civic leader. Collection includes correspondence and documents regarding Griffith's election as Portland's First Citizen of 1938 by the Portland Realty Board, scrapbooks, and obituary notices.

Dates

Creation: 1913-1952

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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 sketch

Franklin Griffith was a Portland, Oregon, lawyer, businessman and civic leader. He was president of Portland General Electric from 1913-1947 and was active in labor relations and the Bonneville Power Administration.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Scope and content

Collection includes correspondence and documents regarding Franklin Griffith's election as Portland's First Citizen of 1938 by the Portland Realty Board; scrapbooks, 7 volumes, 1913-1943; and obituary notices, 1952.