Community-based social services -- Oregon -- Portland
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Burnside Community Council records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 6038
Abstract
Administrative, fundraising, and property records of the Burnside Community Council. The organization, which was founded in 1972 and dissolved in 1990, provided services to unhoused and low-income people in Portland, Oregon, including the operation of the Baloney Joe's shelter. In addition to records, the collection includes photographs related to the organization's services and activities; issues of publications including BCC Pipeline, Hobo News, and These Homeless Times; and records of...
Dates:
1969-1992; Majority of material found within 1972-1990
Chuck Currie papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll 1090
Abstract
Papers of Chuck Currie (1969-), an advocate for unhoused people and for low-income housing in Portland, Oregon. Most of the papers relate to his activism, including records of the organizations Burnside Advocates Group, Oregon Housing NOW Coalition, Outside In, and the Multnomah Community Action Commission. Other papers relate to political activities such as voter registration drives and Currie's work as a minister.
Dates:
1980-2002; Majority of material found within 1990-2002