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Found in 1657 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with John Y. Murakami

 Collection
Identifier: SR 952
Abstract Oral history interview with John Y. Murakami conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project. Murakami, the son of Japanese immigrants, was born in Sherwood, Oregon. During World War II, Murakami served in the U.S. Army while his family was incarcerated at the Minidoka War Relocation Center. He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After the war, he worked in construction and taught at Benson Polytechnic High School in...
Dates: 1992 July 13-20
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Oral history interview with John Y. Murakami

Francis J. Murnane papers

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Identifier: Mss1438
Abstract

Francis J. Murnane (1914-1968) was a labor leader in the ILWU Local 8, a historical preservationist, Progressive candidate for the Oregon State Legislature in 1948, and secretary of the Harry Bridges Defense Committee. Collection includes correspondence and documents relating to Murnane's work with various labor unions.

Dates: 1923-1968
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Francis J. Murnane papers

Oral history interview with Clay Myers

 Collection
Identifier: SR1168
Abstract

Oral history interview with Clay Myers conducted by Tom Wright from June 17 to October 27, 1994, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Myers served as Oregon treasurer and secretary of state.

Dates: 1994 June 17-October 27
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Oral history interview with Clay Myers

Oral history interview with Clay Myers

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Identifier: SR1168-1
Abstract

Oral history interview with Clay Myers conducted by Ellen Nesbitt from October 9-10, 1997, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Myers served as Oregon secretary of state and treasurer.

Dates: 1997 October 9-10
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Oral history interview with Clay Myers

Frank S. Myers papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1403
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence, 1913-1920, of Fred S. Myers with William H. Hornibrook, George E. Chamberlain, William G. McAdoo, Harry Lane, and Daniel C. Roper. Myers was the postmaster of Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1913-1920
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Frank S. Myers papers

NAACP of Portland, Oregon records

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Identifier: Mss2004
Abstract Founded in 1914, the Portland, Oregon, branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) works to empower and engage people of color in the Portland area. The collection demonstrates organizational activities related to important topics in the Portland area, such as housing, education and labor. A majority of the collection consists of publications from 1959 through 1989, with a smaller quantity of topical administrative materials, correspondence, meeting...
Dates: 1942-1989; Majority of material found within 1959-1989
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / NAACP of Portland, Oregon records

Oral history interview with Hanin Najjar

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12285
Abstract

Oral history interview with Hanin Najjar conducted by Ibrahim Ibrahim on December 19, 2017, for The Immigrant Story. Najjar was born in Saudi Arabia and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1999. She discusses being a feminist, discrimination she has faced as a Muslim, and her plans for the future.

Dates: 2017 December 19
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Oral history interview with Hanin Najjar

Oral history interview with Rahel Nardos

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Identifier: SR12286
Abstract

Oral history interview with Rahel Nardos conducted by Sankar Raman and Maleya Luis on March 28, 2018, for The Immigrant Story. Nardos immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia in the 1990s to pursue a career in medicine. In 2010, she founded Footsteps in Healing, which provides health care to women in Ethiopia.

Dates: 2018 March 28
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Oral history interview with Rahel Nardos

National Federation of Music Clubs (Oregon) records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2781
Abstract

The Oregon branch of the National Federation of Music Clubs sponsored National Music Week, Junior Music Festivals and scholarships for students and special programs. Collection includes minutes; correspondence; documents regarding festivals and conventions; administrative records; and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1964-1986
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / National Federation of Music Clubs (Oregon) records

National Tube Company circulars sent to managers of sales

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 224
Abstract

Carbon copies of circular letters as received by the Portland, Oregon, sales office.

Dates: 1913-1916
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / National Tube Company circulars sent to managers of sales

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