Families -- Oregon -- Portland
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Devers family papers
Papers and images relating to the Devers and Plagemann families. Henry d'Evers emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1858. His son, Arthur H. Devers (1858-1944), was a businessman in Portland, Oregon, and president of Closset & Devers. Arthur H. Devers' granddaughter Jean Elizabeth Plagemann (1909-1978) was the 1932 Oregon Women's Golf Association champion.
Bill Failing Jr. genealogical research collection
Materials related to the Brewster, Henderson, Holman and Failing families. The collection includes original historic documents created by family members, as well as topical materials related to genealogical history compiled by Bill Failing Jr. Correspondence, photographs, diaries, and articles make up a majority of the collection, frequently focusing on prominent local historical figures within the families.
Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing
Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing conducted by Charles Digregorio on July 14, 1976. Failing speaks about the history of the Failing family, particularly the life and career of her father, James Frederick Failing, and her uncle Henry Failing.
James F. Failing family papers
Ted Hallock family papers
Papers of Oregon legislator Ted Hallock (1921-2006) and his family. The bulk of Hallock's papers in this collection predate his time as a legislator and reflect his service during World War II and his work as a radio host. Family papers include photographs, clippings, and ephemera from an album, as well as a scrapbook compiled by Ted Hallock's father, Joseph Hallock (1891-1976). The collection also includes some genealogical material.
Hirsch family papers
Papers and memorabilia of the Hirsch family and related families, including scrapbooks and photographs. Max S. Hirsch (1871-1959) was a Jewish German immigrant to the United States. He founded the Hirsch-Weis Manufacturing Company in Portland, Oregon. His son Harold S. Hirsch (1907-1990) founded the White Stag brand of skiwear, and renamed the Hirsch-Weis Manufacturing Company as White Stag Manufacturing Company.
Hockenyos family papers
Oral history interview with Johnnie O. Maxey
Oral history interview with Johnnie O. Maxey conducted by Aaron Brand from February 25 to June 30, 1994. Maxey ran a small grocery store in North Portland.
Oral history interview with Clara May Patterson
Oral history interview with Clara May Patterson conducted by Ruth Kinon and Mary Cowan on June 11, 1980. Patterson performed with a choir at the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon, in 1905.
Robertson, Burns, and Failing families papers
Materials related to several old Portland families, primarily, Robertson, Burns, Couch, Failing, Corbett, and Wood. Also included are Adams, Lewis, Reed, Warren, and Wilson. Photographs document individuals, family groups, and activities. Numerous photographic albums are also included. The documents are primarily made up of correspondence between individuals, as well as ephemera and diaries.