Portland
Found in 686 Collections and/or Records:
Lang Syne Society records
Oral reminiscences by Robin Latta about his education
Oral reminiscences by Robin Latta, recorded circa 1972, with an introduction by Katharine W. Latta, recorded on March 25, 1981. Robin Latta discusses his experiences at Cady Music Education School and Catlin Gabel School.
Laurelhurst Club minute book and newsletters
A minute book for the Laurelhurst Club of Portland, Oregon, and a bound volume and loose individual issues of the club's semi-monthly newsletter, Laurelhurst Club Life. The Laurelhurst Club was formed in late 1912, and opened a clubhouse on SE Ankeny Street in 1914. Membership declined later in the 20th century, and the club eventually became defunct. As of 2024, the clubhouse was owned by the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association.
Oral history interview with Irene J. Lavorato
Oral history interview with Irene J. Lavorato conducted by Jan Dilg from November 5-19, 1998. Lavorato worked as a clinic clerk and medical assistant in Portland, Oregon.
Oral history interview with Dorothy B. Leach
Oral history interview with Dorothy B. Leach conducted by Roberta Watts on February 23, 1978. Leach discusses her life in London, England, and in Portland, Oregon, in the 20th century.
Poster for Timothy Leary performances at Earth Tavern in Portland, Oregon
Poster advertising performances by Timothy Leary (1920-1996) as a "stand-up philosopher" at the Earth Tavern in Portland, Oregon, in 1980. Leary was a psychologist and an advocate for the use of psychedelic drugs. The Earth Tavern was located on NW 21st Avenue in Portland and operated from 1973 to 1982.
Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch
Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch conducted by Mischa Creditor and Carol Spellman from October 20, 1977, to March 10, 1978, for the Portland Neighborhood History Project. Lensch served as director of recreation for the Portland Parks Bureau, now Portland Parks and Recreation, from 1936 to 1972.
Dorothea Lensch papers
Papers of Dorothea Lensch (1907-2000), including correspondence, clippings, and awards. Lensch was the first director of recreation in the Bureau of Parks and Public Recreation of Portland, Oregon, serving in that position from 1936 to 1972.