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Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 653 Collections and/or Records:

Arlene Seidl scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2920
Abstract

Collection includes scrapbooks and loose scrapbook material regarding travel, leisure, Bernice Shaw, the Rose City Professional and Business Women's Club, etc.

Dates: circa 1945-1964

Sellwood ferry plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss4052
Abstract

Two negative photocopy plans on 1 sheet of the Sellwood ferry by architect J. H. Johnston.

Dates: circa 1880-1930

Sellwood YMCA plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3113
Abstract

Plans on 18 sheets for a YMCA building in the Sellwood area of Portland, Oregon, the the firm of MacNaughton & Raymond.

Dates: 1909

James Shand collection on Oregon transportation

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2946
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence on traffic and highway development in the Portland, Oregon, area, a booklet on development plans for the Portland area, and additional materials and maps related to highway plans.

Dates: 1962-1986

Oral history interview with Harold W. Shangle

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9131
Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold W. Shangle, conducted by Patrick Harris on February 22, 1980. Shangle discusses learning to fly airplanes and working as an airplane mechanic at the Swan Island Airport in Portland from 1928 to 1933.

Dates: 1980 February 22

Homer T. Shaver papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2041
Abstract Homer T. Shaver joined his family business, Shaver Company, in 1921. He helped organize a towboat firm, Shaver Forward Company, to haul grain to Portland from the Upper Columbia River. In 1967, he became president of Shaver Transportation. Papers include a typescript copy of an address to the 41st meeting of the Veteran Steamboatmen of the West, July 31, 1966, regarding Portland streets named after river vessel operators. Papers also include typescript correspondence, 1953, regarding the...
Dates: 1953-1966

Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9502
Abstract

Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Doug Porter on August 14, 1963, for the Junior Chamber of Commerce evening program, “Mr. Jaycee Report.” Shaver discusses his tug and barge business, the Shaver Transportation Company, which operated on the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

Dates: 1963 August 14

Kitty Shaver scrapbook and photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1080
Abstract

Scrapbook of photographs and memorabilia relating to Kitty Shaver's work as a longtime volunteer coordinator at the Oregon Historical Society. Most of the materials were given to her at the time of her retirement. Also includes personal travel photographs.

Dates: circa 1973-1993

William Sherlock papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2342
Abstract

William Sherlock (1817-1901) was born in Ireland. He migrated to Portland, Oregon, where he established a livery business in 1850. Sherlock's property investments included 45 acres in northwest Portland; he also at one time owned Swan Island. Collection consists of manuscript deeds for property in Portland, 1851 and 1855; a manuscript survey of William Sherlock's land claim, Portland, 1862; and miscellaneous receipts, 1851-1868.

Dates: 1851-1868

William Sherlock residence plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3025
Abstract

Collection includes 1 plan on 1 sheet of a house for William Sherlock at NW 21st Ave., W. Burnside St., NW Davis St. and NW King Ave. in Portland, Oregon. Sherlock (1817-1901) was born in Ireland and migrated to Portland, Oregon, where he established a livery business in 1850. His property investments included 45 acres in northwest Portland.

Dates: 1884