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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1746 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Bernie Foster

 Collection
Identifier: SR1035
Abstract

Oral history interview with Bernie Foster conducted by Jan Dilg from August 30 to October 12, 2017. Foster, the co-founder and publisher of The Skanner newspaper in Portland, Oregon, discusses the newspaper's history and coverage, as well as The Skanner Foundation, which grants awards and scholarships to black Oregonians. Foster also discusses policing in Portland.

Dates: 2017 August 30-October 12

Oral history interview with Bobbie Doré Foster

 Collection
Identifier: SR1056
Abstract

Oral history interview with Bobbie Doré Foster conducted by Jan Dilg from August 29 to September 26, 2017. Foster, co-founder and executive editor of The Skanner newspaper in Portland, Oregon, discusses the history of the newspaper and her experiences in journalism; issues affecting the black community; the work of the Skanner Foundation; and her involvement in community organizations.

Dates: 2017 August 29-September 26

Oral history interview with Chuck and Betty Foster

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9106
Abstract

Oral history interview with Chuck Foster and Betty Foster conducted by Kathleen D. Walsh on March 6, 1982. The Fosters were long-time television and radio news broadcasters in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1982 March 6

Foster-LaFollett family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2212
Abstract

Collection includes records of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sheridan, Oregon, 1882-1883, kept by Edith LaFollett; miscellaneous documents of Edith LaFollett and Harrison Zephyr Foster, 1872-1885; genealogical information for the Booth family, who were Foster's mother's family; and newspaper clippings regarding Senator Alex LaFollett.

Dates: 1872-1902

Foster (Or.) photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 675
Abstract

Eight black and white photographs of the town of Foster, Oregon, including Main Street, the Foster family house, the Cascade Flour Mill, the sawmill, and other unidentified buildings.

Dates: 1927 May 1

Fountain Lodge No. 65 I.O.G.T. records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 974
Abstract

Bound manuscript minutes of the Independent Order of Good Templars, Fountain Lodge No. 65, Portland, Oregon, 1870-1877.

Dates: 1870-1877

Nellie Fox papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2768
Abstract

Nellie Fox was an Oregon labor leader, a Democrat, and political director of the Oregon AFL-CIO. Collection includes correspondence, 1965-1986; minutes, 1967-1975; AFL-CIO reports, pamphlets, programs, constitution, by-laws, and convention material; campaign material for Labor Commissioner, 1978; speeches; and documents relating to women's rights and labor rights.

Dates: 1940-1987

Oral history interview with Carl Hillmer Francis

 Collection
Identifier: SR9437
Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl Hillmer Francis conducted by Linda S. Dodds on June 2, 1982. Hillmer was an Oregon state representative and senator.

Dates: 1982 June 2

Aaron M. Frank address to Meier and Frank employees

 Collection
Identifier: SR294
Abstract

Speech delivered by Aaron M. Frank on March 24, 1949, to the employees of the Meier & Frank Department Store in Portland, Oregon. In the speech, Frank, the president of the store, urges employees to resist efforts to organize a union.

Dates: 1949 March 24

Oral history interview with Gerry Frank

 Collection
Identifier: SR1002
Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerry Frank conducted by Jim Strassmaier from July 16, 1991, to April 29, 1992. Frank was the manager of the Meier & Frank Department Store in Salem, Oregon, from 1955 to 1965.

Dates: 1991 July 16-1992 April 29