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Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 677 Collections and/or Records:

Portland Woman's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1084
Abstract Records of the Portland Woman's Club, an organization based in Portland, Oregon, that advocated for women's education and for civic improvements such as funding for a public library. The club was founded in 1895, and at its peak had more than 500 members. The collection includes administrative records such as minutes, correspondence, reports, and financial records; materials relating to the club's history; and memorabilia such as photographs and scrapbooks. The collection also includes...
Dates: 1850-2016; Majority of material found within 1895-2016

Portland Women's Union photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 814
Abstract

Collection consists of 42 color negatives of members of the Portland Women's Union; of the Martha Washington Hotel and the Alexandra Court Hotel in Portland, Oregon; and of the 100th anniversary tea. The Portland Women's Union was founded in 1887 and operated in the Martha Washington Hotel to provide safe housing for single working women.

Dates: 1986

Portland Women's Union records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1443
Abstract

Collection includes articles of incorporation, constitution and by-laws, reports, minutes, and other materials regarding the Portland's Women's Union. The organization was founded in 1887 and operated in the Martha Washington Hotel to provide respectable housing for single working women.

Dates: 1887-1970

Portland Woolen Mills picnic photograph

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 616
Abstract

Black and white panoramic photograph of attendees at a company picnic for employees of Portland Woolen Mills on July 28, 1923. The photograph belonged to Ray DeLashmutt, and the collection also includes a photocopy with handwritten notes identifying family members in the image.

Dates: 1923 July 28

Portsmouth School Old Timer's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2847
Abstract

The Portsmouth School Old Timer's Club held a picnic every year for alumni of Portsmouth School in the Portsmouth area of Portland to socialize. Collection includes administrative records; member lists and member list books; a scrapbook; an account book; a minute book; correspondence; receipts; and promotional mailings and flyers.

Dates: circa 1953-1975

Pot & Kettle Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 510
Abstract

Collection consists of two national rosters of Pot & Kettle Club members, a list of the Portland Pot & Kettle Club charter members, and a photograph of said charter members.

Dates: 1927-1978

George Pratt papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2329
Abstract

Manuscript last will and testament of George Pratt, October 25, 1871, bequeathing property in Portland, Oregon, to his wife, Hannah Pratt.

Dates: 1871 August 4

Charles Prescott residence photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 702
Abstract

Thirteen black and white photographs and drawings of the exterior and interior of the Charles Prescott house at NW 19th and Marshall St. in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1884-1899

Valentine Prichard papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1446
Abstract

Papers of the director of the People's Institute of Portland, Oregon, a non-sectarian service organization for women and children. The collection contains organizational records, subject files, a small amount of correspondence, and papers written by Valentine Prichard.

Dates: 1904-1942

Arthur John Prideaux papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1377
Abstract

Arthur John Prideaux was principal of Woodstock School in Portland for 34 years. Collection includes correspondence, clippings and memorabilia regarding education and schools, particularly regarding Woodstock School. Also included are memorabilia and clippings regarding Methodist Church history and activities in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1876-1972