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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1657 Collections and/or Records:

Helen Platt papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1134
Abstract

Collection includes papers regarding the general history of radio station KGW, including the programs "Firsts" and "Hoot Owls"; correspondence from Ashley C. Dixon and Sergeant E. K. Sturgis; biographical resume, 20 September 20, 1952; and papers of Harrison Gray Platt regarding the Henry Albers Trials, 1919-1921.

Dates: circa 1917-1979

Plutarch Stewart Knight collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2250
Abstract

Small collection of papers relating to Reverend P. S. Knight, who emigrated to the Northwest in 1853. Papers include meeting minutes related to Knight's ordination and relationship with the First Congregational Church in Oregon City, as well as an address he delivered before the Oregon Pioneer Association in 1898.

Dates: 1866-1911

James S. Polhemus papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2007
Abstract

Papers of an Oregon businessman, consisting primarily of the records of the Alsea Packing Company, of which he was part owner. Also includes blueprint of Polhemus's house in northwest Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1888-1906

Oral history interview with Abdulah Polovina

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12318
Abstract

Oral history interview with Abdulah Polovina conducted by Elizabeth Mehren and Sankar Raman on January 7, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Polovina discusses his experiences as a Muslim in Bosnia during the Yugoslav Wars.

Dates: 2019 January 7

Oral history interview with Hatidza Polovina

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12319
Abstract

Oral history interview with Hatidza Polovina conducted by Elizabeth Mehren and Sankar Raman on January 7, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Polovina discusses her marriage to Abdulah Polovina and her experiences as a Muslim in Bosnia during the Yugoslav Wars.

Dates: 2019 January 7

Oral history interview with Dick Ponzi

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2888
Abstract

Oral history with Dick Ponzi conducted by Clark Hansen on April 8, 2003, as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project. Ponzi and his wife, Nancy Ponzi, were founders and owners of Ponzi Winery.

Dates: 2003 April 8

Oral history interview with Leslie E. Poole

 Collection
Identifier: SR9249
Abstract

Oral history interview with Leslie E. Poole conducted by Curtis Johnson on October 31, 1980, as part of the Drive-in Restaurants of Portland Oral History Project. Poole was a structural engineer and worked on buildings for Fred Meyer Inc. and Bart's Drive-in in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1980 October 31

Oral history interview with Nong Poonsukwattana

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12320
Abstract

Oral history interview with Nong Poonsukwattana conducted by Monica Salazar on August 12, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Poonsukwattana discusses her experiences as a Thai American and a restaurant owner in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 2019 August 12

Oral history interview with Charles O. Porter

 Collection
Identifier: SR1125
Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles O. Porter conducted by James Strassmaier from July 18-November 7, 1986, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Porter was a congressman from Oregon.

Dates: 1986 July 18-November 7

Portland Garden Club lantern slides

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1353
Abstract

This collection is made up of glass lantern slides created for the Portland Garden Club in the 1930s. The club was founded in 1924. Subjects depicted in the collection include the Kerr Gardens, the Frank and Meier estates, and various urban, suburban, and country gardens.

Dates: 1930-1940