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Parks -- Oregon -- Portland -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

C. Paul Keyser papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2383
Abstract

Papers of C. Paul Keyser (1878-1976), including materials relating to the establishment of Forest Park in Portland, Oregon, and histories of the Portland park system. Keyser served as superintendent of Portland Parks from 1917 to 1949, and during his tenure drastically increased the amount of park land in Portland, including the establishment of Forest Park.

Dates: 1916-1967; Majority of material found within 1944-1967

Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9346
Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch conducted by Roberta Watts from December 5-16, 1977. Lensch, retired director of recreation for the Portland, Oregon Bureau of Parks, discusses recreation programs and cultural life in Portland.

Dates: 1977 December 5-16

Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9634
Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothea M. Lensch conducted by Mischa Creditor and Carol Spellman from October 20, 1977, to March 10, 1978, for the Portland Neighborhood History Project. Lensch served as director of recreation for the Portland Parks Bureau, now Portland Parks and Recreation, from 1936 to 1972.

Dates: 1977 October 20-1978 March 10