Portland
Found in 631 Collections and/or Records:
Ralph J. Voss photographic collection on the construction of the First National Bank of Oregon building
Color slides depicting the construction and opening ceremony for the First National Bank of Oregon building at 1300 SE 5th Ave. in Portland, Oregon. The building is now the Wells Fargo Center. Ralph J. Voss (1910-2002) was president of the bank and oversaw the project to construct its headquarters. The building was reported by the Oregonian newspaper to be the tallest in the state at the time of its construction.
William Wadhams letters
William Wadhams (1831-1905) was a pioneer grocer and founder of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sellwood Presbyterian Church, and the Portland YMCA. Collection includes correspondence regarding Reverend W. H. Landon and his move to Portland to become pastor of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, William Wadhams' business, Wadhams and Kerr Brothers, and church work.
Rev. Paul E. Waldschmidt papers
Reverend Paul E. Waldschmidt of the C.S.C. (Congregation of the Holy Cross) was president of the University of Portland, 1962-1977. Collection includes correspondence and program materials, 1966, regarding a Jewish-Catholic conference held at the University of Portland; minutes, correspondence, memoranda, and reports of the Portland School District's Committee on Race and Education, 1963-1964; sermon texts and notes.
Julius Walter papers
Scrapbooks, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the career of Julius Walter (1903-1971), a Portland, Oregon, musician who performed on local radio stations, including KOIN.
Frank M. Warren residence photographic collection
Twelve black and white photographs of the exterior and interior of the Frank M. Warren house at 969 SW St. Clair St. (originally 215 W. St. Clair St.) in Portland, Oregon. Warren (1876-1947) was the long-time president of the Port of Portland, a salmon packer and member of the Oregon State Fish Commission. His house was designed by Whidden & Lewis.
Frank E. Watkins papers
Frank E. Watkins (1877-1940) was a Portland, Oregon, real estate broker and director of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. He also served on the Portland City Council. Papers include correspondence, 1910-1922, primarily regarding his participation in various clubs and societies around Portland; scrapbooks, 1903-1916, containing award certificates, photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera relating to dogs, dog shows, and the Portland Kennel Club.
Aubrey R. Watzek photographic collection
Ten photographs of Aubrey R. Watzek and of his house, built by John Yeon in 1937. Watzek (1888-1973) was a Portland, Oregon, philanthropist, lawyer, and lumberman.
Waverley Country Club records
Collection includes manuscript for C. Edwin Francis' book "Waverley Country Club, 1896-1987" and correspondence of C. E. Francis. Also included are a history of club golf courses and golf championships; information on individual golfers; and scrapbooks with yearbooks, programs, and clippings.
George Weatherly collection
Collection includes newspaper clippings and miscellaneous ephemera regarding the business interests of George Warren Weatherly, including the Oriental Theater, the Weatherly Building, Weatherly Farms, and the Weatherly Creamery Company. George Warren Weatherly was a successful ice cream maker and built the Weatherly Building at East Grand and Morrison streets in Portland, Oregon.
Harold A. Webber papers
Harold A. Webber (1895-1949) was a Portland, Oregon, musician and children's orchestra leader. Collection is partially processed and includes correspondence, 1895-1934; newspaper clippings, 1909-1932; musical programs, songbooks, musical arrangements, ledgers, scrapbook, scores, and baton.