Sports and Recreation
Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:
Diary account of a journey through the Athabasca Pass
Account by Thomas Vaughan of a trip in the Canadian Rockies undertaken by members of the Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon Geographic Names Board, and the Alpine Club of Canada during the summer of 1978.
William C. Drake collection of Portland Beavers memorabilia
Memorabilia of Portland, Oregon, baseball team the Portland Beavers, collected by William C. Drake (1915-2000), namely team photographs and issues of the publication "Rollie Truitt's Scrapbook." Drake was a technician for Pacific Northwest Bell and later operated the pro shop at the Willamette Racquet Club in Clackamas, Oregon; he also worked as an announcer for sports events in the Portland area.
T. Morris Dunne photographic album
One album with black and white photographs of T. Morris Dunne skiing on Mt. Hood and other unidentified places, and of the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon.
Franzetti family photograph albums
Photograph albums of the Franzetti family of Rhododendron, Oregon. Many of the photographs depict interior and exterior views of the Rhododendron Inn and Tavern at the base of Mount Hood, which was operated by Emil Franzetti for a number of years. The albums also contain photographs of other members of the Franzetti family; photographs of skiing and mountain climbing expeditions on Mount Hood; Emil Franzetti's hunting trips; and travel photographs and postcards.
Interview with Brian R. Gant about Clive Charles and soccer in Portland, Oregon
Interview with Brian R. Gant conducted by Katelyn Best on February 10, 2021. Gant discusses the legacy of Clive Charles, who was a player for the Portland Timbers soccer team and later a coach at the University of Portland.
Harry Glickman letter to Bill Schonely
Letter from Harry Glickman (1924-2020) to Bill Schonely (1929-2023), confirming Schonely's hire as the Portland Trail Blazers' play-by-play broadcaster for the 1970-1971 season. Glickman was the founder of the Blazers, a professional basketball team in Portland, Oregon; Schonely was the team's broadcaster from 1970 to 2000.
Oral history interview with Earl R. Goodwin
Oral history interview with Earl R. Goodwin conducted by Linda S. Dodds on July 22 and August 24, 1982. Goodwin discusses his career as a sportswriter for the Oregonian and the Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, and his experiences as a congressional private secretary for U.S. Representative Charles H. Martin.
Walter Alling Goss scrapbook
Walter Alling Goss (1877-1950) was a Portland insurance agent, winner of several Northwest tennis championships and first president of the Irvington Tennis Club. Scrapbook includes clippings, programs, and memorabilia relating to Goss's tennis accomplishments and his activities with the Irvington Tennis Club and the YMCA.
Greater Portland Women's Bowling Association scrapbook about the 1965 Women's International Bowling Congress Championship Tournament
Scrapbook documenting the Greater Portland Women's Bowling Association's successful bid for Portland, Oregon, to be the host city for the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) Championship Tournament. The scrapbook also documents the tournament itself. The 48th WIBC Championship Tournament was held in Portland in April and May 1965.
R. P. Hanson photograph album
Album of black and white photographs of R. P. Hanson, family, and friends, mostly unidentified or identified only by first name, on vacation and at home. Subjects include swimming and other outdoor activities; sports; houses; city and street scenes; and children (including many snapshots of a pair of twins).