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photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 502 Collections and/or Records:

Donna Pollach photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1430
Abstract

Collection consists primarily of photographs taken from 1970-2002 by Donna Pollach, a photographer based in Portland, Oregon. The majority of the collection features portraits and community scenes that document people and activities in Portland's lesbian community, and the women's rights movement in the city. Other subjects include protest marches, performing arts, and animals at the Washington Park Zoo.

Dates: 1970-2005

Portland Air Defense Filter Center newsletters and memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1120
Abstract Newsletters, correspondence, programs, and other materials relating to the Portland Air Defense Filter Center in Oregon. Materials were compiled by Beatrice Baird (1901-1989), who served as the center's Sunday day director. The collection also includes several items relating to the Bend Air Defense Filter Center. The Portland Air Defense Filter Center was operated under the auspices of the Ground Observer Corps, which relied on civilian volunteers to spot any potential air attacks on the...
Dates: 1952-1959

Portland and Vancouver photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 540
Abstract

Album containing black and white snapshots, 1912-1913, most of them casual portraits of people, taken outdoors. Many were taken in the area of Portland, Oregon, and some in Vancouver, Washington. The album pages include handwritten notes and comments, sometimes identifying people in the images and the places where the photographs were taken. Many of the people depicted are unidentified, or are identified only by initials.

Dates: 1912-1913

Portland General Electric Co. floats photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 170
Abstract

Nine photographs of parade floats for Portland General Electric Co. in the Portland Rose Festival, 1954 and 1964, and an unidentified parade featuring rail cars depicting Oregon agriculture and industry.

Dates: circa 1900-1964

Portland Machinery Company photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 730
Abstract

Eight black and white photographs of the interior and exterior of the offices and shop of the Portland Machinery Company, and of employees.

Dates: 1905-1938

Portland, Oregon: The Rose City

 Collection
Identifier: Album 674
Abstract

Photograph album produced by Wesley Andrews that includes 25 miniature black and white photographs, primarily depicting street scenes, buildings, and bridges in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1915-1920

Portland, Oregon unidentified family photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 241
Abstract

Album containing black and white snapshots, most depicting unidentified adults and children, primarily in the Portland, Oregon area. Subjects and activities include houses, an ice storm, picnics, fishing, and members of the Behnke Walker baseball team.

Dates: circa 1910

Portland Public Schools during World War I photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 319
Abstract

Album containing 109 black and white photographs of activities of the Portland Public Schools during World War I. Includes exterior photographs of school buildings, as well as interior views of classrooms and workshops, and classes and activities such as mechanical drawing, forging, wood turning, plumbing, carpentry, textiles, printing, gardening, cobbling, and band.

Dates: circa 1909-1918

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