William Dills (1878-1932) was a popular stage actor in Portland, Oregon, and a member of the Baker Theatre Stock Company. Papers include an advertisement for the Baker Theatre company, with head shots of members including Dills, 1911; a manuscript fan letter, 1927; photos of Louise Dills, his wife, 1914, taken in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and of her mother's house in Multnomah, Oregon, undated; photocopy newspaper clipping, circa 1927, about Dills' acting career.

Oral history interview with Mildred B. Engdahl and Marion F. Kingery conducted by Charles Digregorio on June 9, 1977. Engdahl and Kingery discuss their involvement with the Portland Civic Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Edith F. Essex conducted by Charles Digregorio on January 25, 1977. Essex discusses her involvement with the Portland Civic Theatre.

Oral history interview with Harvey S. Giffin conducted by Charles Digregorio on June 22, 1977. Giffin discusses performing as an actor with the Portland Civic Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Edris Morrison conducted by Roberta Watts on January 18, 1978. Morrison discusses the history of live theater in Portland, Oregon, and her involvement with the Portland Civic Theatre.