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Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 631 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Mersereau residence photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 715
Abstract

Four black and white photographs of the exterior of the Charles Mersereau house at 1926 SW Military Road in Portland, Oregon, designed by Ellis Lawrence.

Dates: circa 1940-1983

Phil Metschan family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 882
Abstract

Papers of the family of Phil Metschan, Oregon state treasurer and owner of the Imperial Hotel in Portland. Materials include diaries, notebooks, correspondence, ephemera, certificates, 1930 election materials, and a scrapbook. Family members represented include Phil Metschan, Phil Metschan, Jr., Marie C. Metschan, Anna Metschan Cattanach, and Lillian and Jesse Evans Flanders.

Dates: 1855-1963; Majority of material found within 1880-1925

Henry Miller residence photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 716
Abstract

Five black and white copy prints of the exterior and interior of the Henry Miller house in Southwest Portland, Oregon. Miller (1814-1894) was born in Germany, immigrated to the United States, and traveled to Oregon in 1853. He became a nurseryman and florist in Portland.

Dates: circa 1950

Oral history interview with Abbot L. Mills, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9566
Abstract

Oral history interview with Abbot L. Mills, Jr., conducted by Charles Digregorio on July 15, 1977. Mills discusses his banking career and that of his father, Abbot Low Mills.

Dates: 1977 July 15

Lewis H. Mills residence collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 3108
Abstract

Collection consists of specifications and 12 sheets of plans for a residence in Portland, Oregon. The house was designed for Lewis H. Mills and Elinor Lawrence Mills, and built at 655 Irving St. (now 2039 NW Irving St.).

Dates: circa 1916

John Mock residence photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 718
Abstract

Eight black and white photographs depicting the exterior of the John Mock house at 4333 N. Willamette Blvd. in Portland, Oregon, and people gathered at the dedication of the house.

Dates: circa 1970-1972

Mock-Yeon family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2606
Abstract

Collection includes title abstracts, deeds, and contracts regarding property holdings and real estate transactions of John Mock and his son-in-law, John B. Yeon, Sr., particularly in connection with the Mock's Crest area of Portland, Oregon, and the Yeon Building at SW 5th Ave. and SW Alder St. in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1857-1932

Richard Ward Montague papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2953
Abstract

Papers of Richard Ward Montague of Portland, Oregon, including materials relating to Richard Ward Montague's wife, Ellen Barton Montague, and to other members of the Montague and Barton families. Materials include correspondence; articles, essays, and speeches; documents and certificates; and scrapbook items. The correspondence in the collection includes letters from Rabbi Stephen S. Wise to Richard Ward Montague.

Dates: 1820-1985; Majority of material found within 1820-1953

Oral history interview with Richard G. Montgomery

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9569
Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard G. Montgomery conducted by Charles Digregorio on May 16, 1976. Montgomery discusses his Montgomery and Gill family background and talks about the history of J. K. Gill Company.

Dates: 1976 May 16

Chester Alexander Moores papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2599
Abstract

Chester Alexander Moores (1889-1975) was a realtor and civic leader in Portland, Oregon. He was vice president of the Commonwealth, Inc., 1932-1960. He was a member of the Housing Authority of Portland, 1941-1945, and chairman from 1944-1945. This unprocessed collection includes correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, speeches, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and memorabilia regarding Moores' business and civic activities.

Dates: circa 1919-1974