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Families -- Oregon -- Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Devers family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll351
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1840-2000

Bill Failing Jr. genealogical research collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll804
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1850-2017; Majority of material found within 1979-2012

Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9550
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1976 July 14

James F. Failing family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll799
Abstract James Frederick Failing (1842-1920) was a prominent Portland businessman, civic leader, and member of the early Failing family. After arriving in Portland from New York in 1853, James participated in the wholesale hardware business of J. Failing and Co. with his father, Josiah, and his brother Henry. He would later go on to become the director or Portland’s First National Bank, and serve as a trustee for numerous local organizations. His children also became notable Portland figures through...
Dates: 1850-2009; Majority of material found within 1870-1986

Hirsch family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll850
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1871-2016

Hockenyos family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 252
Abstract Papers of the Hockenyos family, including legal and financial papers, photographs, greeting cards, and ephemera. The collection reflects the lives of brothers Henry Hockenyos (1861-1935) and George Hockenyos (1864-1917), and George Hockenyos' children George F. Hockenyos (1897-1966) and Marie E. Hockenyos (1905-1999). George Hockenyos and Henry Hockenyos worked in the carpentry business in Portland, Oregon, and George Hockenyos later managed a grocery store there. Henry Hockenyos and George...
Dates: 1891-1968

Oral history interview with Johnnie O. Maxey

 Collection
Identifier: SR4000
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1994 February 25-June 30

Oral history interview with Clara May Patterson

 Collection
Identifier: SR44
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1980 June 11

Robertson, Burns, and Failing families papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll784
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1786-1988; Majority of material found within 1850-1985

Saylor family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 828
Abstract

Papers of the Saylor family of Portland, Oregon, including materials relating specifically to Edgar A. Saylor and Charles A. Saylor. Edgar A. Saylor worked as a cigar-maker in Portland, Oregon; Charles A. Saylor served in the Oregon National Guard, and subsequently in the 162nd Infantry during World War II.

Dates: circa 1870-2004; Majority of material found within circa 1870-1975