Portland
Found in 631 Collections and/or Records:
Edith Essex photographic collection
Four black and white photographs of Edith Essex in productions at the Portland Civic Theatre, including: "Death of a Salesman" with Bob Henderson; "Old Ladies" with Margaret Barney and Sally Rice; and "Royal Family" with Julius Zell.
George Estes papers
Collection includes correspondence; manuscripts including "Enemies of the Klan," 1923, "The Wayfaring Man," 1922, and "Peter Holds the Keys," 1933, regarding anti-Catholicism, Freemasonry, the Ku Klux Klan and other ethnic and religious controversies of the 1920s.
Everist family photographs
Photographs from the era of World War II, including members of the Everist family of Portland, Oregon; the Everist home in Northeast Portland; the Naval Training Center in San Diego; vacation scenes; and various soldiers and sailors.
Bill Failing Jr. genealogical research collection
Materials related to the Brewster, Henderson, Holman and Failing families. The collection includes original historic documents created by family members, as well as topical materials related to genealogical history compiled by Bill Failing Jr. Correspondence, photographs, diaries, and articles make up a majority of the collection, frequently focusing on prominent local historical figures within the families.
Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing
Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing conducted by Charles Digregorio on July 14, 1976. Failing speaks about the history of the Failing family, particularly the life and career of her father, James Frederick Failing, and her uncle Henry Failing.
Henry Failing will and estate assessment
Typescript copy of Henry Failing's April 1879 will, and a typed assessment of his estate with pencil annotations. Henry Failing (1834-1898) was a businessman, politician, and early resident of Portland, Oregon.
James F. Failing family papers
Photograph of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks with group at Lewis and Clark Exposition
Black and white photograph showing Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks with a group in front of the Government Building on the opening day of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon.
Report on regulation of farmers' markets in Portland
Photocopy of a typescript report to Portland Mayor George L. Baker from the Portland Commission on the Public Market, regarding proposed regulations for farmers' markets in Portland, Oregon.