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Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 653 Collections and/or Records:

Ernest F. Tucker architectural photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 101
Abstract

Collection includes photographs of residential, public, and commercial structures designed by Portland, Oregon, architect, Ernest F. Tucker, circa 1925-1960.

Dates: circa 1925-1960

Esbenshade and Waddle families photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1142
Abstract

Photographs of a family of Portland, Oregon, including pictures of John A. ("Al") Waddle; his wife, Caroline Waddle; interior of the Waddle home; and Ida Waddle with her women's bowling team. Also includes four draft cards of Peter Earl Esbenshade (Ida's husband) from World War I.

Dates: circa 1903-1930

Esmond Hotel Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2497
Abstract

Typescript articles of incorporation signed by T. H. Cline, E. E. Lawrence and A. Cline.

Dates: 1893

Oral history interview with Edith F. Essex

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9536
Abstract

Oral history interview with Edith F. Essex conducted by Charles Digregorio on January 25, 1977. Essex discusses her involvement with the Portland Civic Theatre.

Dates: 1977 January 25

Edith Essex photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 41
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1952-1953

George Estes papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1543
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1920-1940

Everist family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1431
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1941-1945

Bill Failing Jr. genealogical research collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll804
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1850-2017; Majority of material found within 1979-2012

Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9550
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1976 July 14

Henry Failing will and estate assessment

 Collection
Identifier: Coll872
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1879; circa 1899