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Jews -- Oregon -- Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Eva Aigner and Les Aigner

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12268
Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva Aigner and Les Aigner conducted by Jim Lommasson, Elizabeth Mehran, and Sankar Raman in 2018 for The Immigrant Story. The Aigners, Holocaust survivors from Hungary, immigrated to the United States and settled in Portland, Oregon. They discuss their experiences during the Holocaust, life in post-war Hungary, and immigrating to Portland.

Dates: 2018

Oral history interview with Holly Hart

 Collection
Identifier: SR 4145
Abstract

Oral history interview with Holly Hart conducted by Winter Drews and James Loos on November 14, 2000, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Hart discusses her work as a gay rights activist, lawyer, and restaurant owner in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 2000 November 14

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

Roscoe Nelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2848
Abstract

Roscoe Nelson (1879-1937) was a lawyer and businessman. He graduated from Virginia Law School and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1911. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel and was active in Jewish societies and civic organizations. Collection includes correspondence; legal papers; Anti-Semitism speeches and articles; Jewish community material; Tualatin Country Club correspondence, rosters, etc.; financial papers; documents relating to Kelly Process, Inc.; and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1897-1956

Oral history interview with David R. Policar

 Collection
Identifier: SR9026
Abstract

Oral history interview with David R. Policar conducted by Roberta Watts on November 21, 1977. Policar discusses his family history and the Sephardic Jewish community in Portland.

Dates: 1977 November 21

Interview with Eva Rickles

 Collection
Identifier: SR12288
Abstract

Interview with Eva Rickles conducted by Paul Fardig in 2018 for The Immigrant Story. Rickles' family fled Nazi Germany in 1937 and eventually immigrated to the United States.

Dates: 2018

Benjamin Selling papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 66
Abstract

Papers of a Jewish American clothier and philanthropist of Portland, Oregon. Includes personal account books, scrapbooks containing correspondence and clippings, and some materials relating to Selling's business activities. Most materials relate to Selling's unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 1912 and to his charitable activities.

Dates: 1869-1933

Oral history interview with Gus J. Solomon

 Collection
Identifier: SR1226
Abstract

Oral history interview with Gus J. Solomon conducted by Rick Harmon from July 23 to October 18, 1984, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a judge for the U.S. District Court of Oregon.

Dates: 1984 July 23-October 18

Oral history interview with Libby Solomon

 Collection
Identifier: SR1231
Abstract

Oral history interview with Libby Solomon conducted by Jim Strassmaier from October 25 to November 22, 1989, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a civil rights activist and a writer.

Dates: 1989 October 25-November 22

Oral history interview with Sidney Teiser

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9509
Abstract

Oral history interview with Sidney Teiser conducted by Charles Digregorio on February 3, 1977. Teiser discusses his career as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1977 February 3