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Clubs -- Oregon -- Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

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

Pot & Kettle Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 510
Abstract

Collection consists of two national rosters of Pot & Kettle Club members, a list of the Portland Pot & Kettle Club charter members, and a photograph of said charter members.

Dates: 1927-1978

Oral history interview with Frank Branch Riley

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9092
Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Branch Riley conducted by Tom Vaughan on January 5, 1972. Riley discusses the history of the University Club in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1972 January 5

Frank E. Watkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2196
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1903-1922

Andrew M. Wiehl scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 935
Abstract

Scrapbook, primarily of newspaper clippings, compiled by Andrew M. Wiehl (1904-1981), including his newspaper columns, articles about him and his family, and ephemera. Wiehl was a German American who ran an electronics store in Portland, Oregon, was president of the West Slope Boosters Club, and author of "Creative Visualization: How to Unlock the Secret Powers of Mind and Body for Full Self-Realization and Happiness."

Dates: 1932-1962