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Children and Youth

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Albertina Kerr Nursery photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 952
Abstract

Small collection of black and white photographs depicting children and employees at the Albertina Kerr Nursery in Portland, Oregon. Also included is a photograph of a Kerr Nursery float in the Rose Festival parade.

Dates: circa 1907-1943

Lillie Beaty papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1860
Abstract

Letters written from friends and family members to Lillie Beaty of Amity, Oregon, when whe was 12 to 18 years old. Collection also includes a small quantity of school papers and ephemera.

Dates: 1913-1943; Majority of material found within 1914-1920

Big Brother Farm scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2629
Abstract

Bound scrapbook with photographs, newspaper clippings, and captions regarding the Big Brother Farm in Lebanon Oregon, owned by Chester A. Lyon.

Dates: 1937

Florence Bynon reminiscences and family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2824
Abstract

Collection consists of reminiscences by Florence Bynon (nee Hofer, 1895-1984) about childhood summers spent at a cottage on Yaquina Bay near Newport, Oregon, as well as six loose family photographs depicting Bynon and other family members during outdoor activities, including boating on the Willamette River, swimming in the Yaquina River, and picnicking.

Dates: 1907-1978

Citizens for Children records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1817
Abstract

Records of an Oregon organization that operated from 1973-1987 and advocated for children and child welfare. Materials include articles of incorporation and bylaws, minutes, conference proceedings, lists of officers, membership records, and financial records.

Dates: 1973-1987

Harriet Park Cramer photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 477
Abstract

Photographic prints and nitrate negatives depicting Caroline Augusta Kamm, the Kamm children, and the Kamm house in Portland, Oregon; Elijah "Lige" Coalman; children and staff at the Fruit and Flower mission; and the grounds of the E. B. MacNaughton estate.

Dates: 1931

Mary V. Dodge papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1455
Abstract

Papers of and relating to Mary V. Dodge (1876-1954), a violin teacher who lived in Portland, Oregon, and Burns, Oregon. In the 1910s, she founded the Sagebrush Symphony in Burns; she later led the Irvington School Orchestra in Portland, which became the Portland Junior Symphony (later the Portland Youth Philharmonic).

Dates: 1909-1973

Patricia J. Edwards photographic collection on the Junior Rose Festival

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 690
Abstract

Four black and white photographs of the court for the 1927 Junior Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1927

Photograph of grade school class in Portland or Lake Oswego, Oregon

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1104
Abstract

Black and white photograph depicting a grade school class on the steps in front of a school building in either Portland or Lake Oswego, Oregon. A smaller inset photo depicts the exterior of the school building.

Dates: circa 1900

Ida Hutton autograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1323
Abstract

Collection consists of an autograph album that belonged to Ida Hutton, who was likely the daughter of John P. Hutton of Oregon. The album contains a mix of dated and undated, signed and unsigned entries from family members and friends. Dated entries range from 1867 to 1888.

Dates: 1864-1888