Oral history interview with Forrest E. Balliet conducted by Roberta Watts on March 2, 1978. Balliet discusses his life as a seasonal farm and ranch worker, and talks about his experiences in the U.S. Army in France during World War I.

Oral history interview with Frederick Clausen conducted by Linda S. Dodds from October 27-29, 1981. Clausen discusses his experiences in the grocery trade in Portland, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Allen T. Gribble conducted by Roberta Watts on February 13, 1978. Gribble discusses his family background and early life in Silverton, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Charles L. Hayward conducted by Jim Strassmaier from April 13 to May 4, 1994, as a sequel to an earlier interview conducted in 1979 by Linda S. Dodds. Hayward served as a balloon lookout for the U.S. Army during World War I and later manufactured time switches and clock motors.

Oral history interview with Charles L. Hayward conducted by Linda S. Dodds on December 5, 1979. Hayward served as a balloon lookout for the U.S. Army during World War I.

Arthur R. Kirkham (1897-1981) was a longtime radio newscaster for KOIN in Portland, Oregon. Collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence and miscellaneous personal papers regarding Kirkham's experiences in World War I and his radio career.

Oral history interview with Fred L. Peterson conducted by Linda S. Dodds from February 11 to April 28, 1982. Peterson discusses serving on the Portland City Council from 1940 to 1952, and as Portland mayor from 1953 to 1956.

Oral history interview with Kirby Ross conducted by Charles Pavlovich on December 20, 1979. Ross was awarded a Silver Star for his service in the U.S. Army in France and Germany during World War I.

Oral history interview with brothers Nicholas Schneider and Edmund Schneider conducted by Rick Harmon from April 18-25, 1985. The Schneiders discuss life in Portland in the early 20th century, their father's involvement with the Albers Brothers Milling Company, and their U.S. Army service during World War I.

Letters written by brothers George St. Marie and Bertrand (Bert) St. Marie during World War I, while they were serving in the United States Army. The letters were written to their mother, Blanche St. Marie, and sister, Dorothy St. Marie, who were living in Portland, Oregon.