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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1756 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett

 Collection
Identifier: SR483
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 8, 1991. Bennett discusses working in public relations for the Bonneville Power Administration from 1946-1947, his association with Woody Guthrie, and living in Vanport, Oregon, at the time of the 1948 flood.

Dates: 1991 June 8

Benson family photographs collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1206
Abstract

Photographs of the family of Portland businessman Simon Benson and his second wife, Pamelia Loomis, including sons Chester Simon Benson and Gilbert Thereon Benson, and grandchildren Gilbert Thomas Benson and Margaret Benson (later Margaret Maradudin).

Dates: 1896-1970

Frank Williamson Benson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 534
Abstract

Correspondence of Frank W. Benson (1858-1911), who served as Oregon secretary of state and Oregon governor, relating mostly to political appointments and other local matters.

Dates: 1906-1910

Oral history interview with Robert A. Benz

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9411
Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert A. Benz conducted by Jacob Cohen from February 27 to May 30, 1980. Benz discusses the history and operations of the Benz Spring Company.

Dates: 1980 February 27-May 30

Oral history interview with Richard F. Berg

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2414
Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard F. Berg conducted by Leigh Coffey in August 1996. Berg discusses his work as a Catholic priest in Portland, Oregon, particularly his work with people with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dates: 1996 August

Bernard Assmann account books

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2643
Abstract

Bernard Assmann was bookkeeper and secretary-treasurer of the Oregon Hassam Paving Company. Collection consists of account books regarding personal finances.

Dates: 1894-1947

Oral history interview with Harold W. Bernard

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9009
Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold W. Bernard conducted by Roberta Watts on December 1, 1977. Bernard was a psychologist and taught at the University of Oregon and Reed College, and wrote several psychology textbooks.

Dates: 1977 December 1

Annotated transcript of Rita Bernstein diary and related images

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1108
Abstract

Transcript of a diary that Rita Bernstein (later Rita Wodinsky, 1925-2019) wrote while working as a preschool teacher in Vanport, Oregon, in 1945. The transcript, written by her daughter, Erika Wodinsky, includes footnote annotations. The collection also includes images of two pages of the original diary, an image of the diary's cover with food ration stamps, and a photograph of Bernstein.

Dates: 1945; 2024-2025

Oral history interview with Don G. Berry

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9414
Abstract

Oral history interview with Don G. Berry conducted by Linda S. Dodds on February 11, 1980. Berry was a bronze sculptor and author of historical novels.

Dates: 1980 February 11

Oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9544
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry conducted by Charles Digregorio on March 28, 1977. Berry discusses the life of her first husband, John Linden Bowman.

Dates: 1977 March 28