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Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 617 Collections and/or Records:

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

James F. Failing family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll799
Abstract James Frederick Failing (1842-1920) was a prominent Portland businessman, civic leader, and member of the early Failing family. After arriving in Portland from New York in 1853, James participated in the wholesale hardware business of J. Failing and Co. with his father, Josiah, and his brother Henry. He would later go on to become the director or Portland’s First National Bank, and serve as a trustee for numerous local organizations. His children also became notable Portland figures through...
Dates: 1850-2009; Majority of material found within 1870-1986

Photograph of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks with group at Lewis and Clark Exposition

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1107
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1905

Report on regulation of farmers' markets in Portland

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1489
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1898-1913

Paul and Edith Feldenheimer papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2694
Abstract Collection includes diaries and correspondence of Paul Feldenheimer and Edith Feldenheimer. Also included are mechanical drawings by Paul Feldenheimer; a scrapbook relating to Edith Feldenheimer's years at Smith College; reports, minutes, and correspondence of the Peoples Institute Auxiliary of the University of Oregon Medical School; and ephemera. Paul Feldenheimer operated a jewelry store in Portland, Oregon, and Edith Feldenheimer, his wife, was active in the city's arts and cultural...
Dates: 1888-1984

Oral history interview with Emil E. Feltz

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9616
Abstract

Oral history interview with Emil E. Feltz conducted by Jim Poplack on May 13, 1976, as part of the Portland Neighborhood History Project. Feltz discusses his childhood in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1976 May 13

Ruth A. Ferry collection of materials related to the Portland Historic Resource Inventory for Near Northeast Neighborhoods

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1020
Abstract

The collection consists of materials and ephemera associated with the 1984 City of Portland Historic Resource Inventory. The materials focus on the near northeast neighborhoods of Portland and include citizen committee contact information, project workbooks, correspondence, and a neighborhood album.

Dates: approximately 1980-1985

A few hurried glances at Portland's justly celebrated city council

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5328
Abstract

Pen and ink cartoon by Harry Daniel Murphy depicting the members of the Portland City Council, circa 1900. Councilmen include W. T. Branch, Earl C. Bronaugh, Frank B. Holbrook, William Y. Masters, Fred T. Merrill, Henry S. Rowe, and George W. Weidler.

Dates: circa 1900