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Oral history interview with Frederic Littman

  • SR 9530
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  • 1974-02-06

This oral history interview with Frederic Littman was conducted by Charles Digregorio at Littman's home in Portland, Oregon, on February 6, 1974, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Littman discusses his welded bronze sculpture called "Joy" located in Portland's Council Crest Park, and talks about sculpting with different materials. He discusses his art education and art career in Budapest, Hungary, and in Paris, France. He shares his reasons for leaving Europe during World War II, and talks about how he came to Portland, Oregon, in 1941. He briefly speaks about his career as an art professor at Reed College, at the Museum Art School, now known as the Pacific Northwest College of Art, and at Portland State University. He also talks about the art career of his former wife, Marianne Littman. He talks about his sculptures and artworks in public spaces in Portland, including the doors he designed for the Zion Lutheran Church. He discusses concepts for future artworks, talks about his artistic process, and reflects on his development as an artist. He also discusses his preference for sculpting female figures, talks about his attempts to express political ideas through his art, and closes the interview by sharing why he prefers to live in Portland over New York City or Paris.

Littman, Frederic, 1907-

Oral history interview with Isabelle K. Ashcraft

  • SR 9532
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  • 1977-06-14

This oral history interview with Isabelle K. Ashcraft was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on June 14, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Henry C. C. Stevens was also present.

In this interview, Ashcraft discusses her service on the board of the Portland Civic Theatre, beginning in 1945. She speaks about the history of the theater, about fundraising for the organization, and about some of the performances held there.

Ashcraft, Isabelle K. (Isabelle Kidd), 1901-1992

Oral history interview with Mildred B. Engdahl and Marion F. Kingery

  • SR 9535
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  • 1977-06-09

This oral history interview with Mildred B. Engdahl and Marion F. Kingery was conducted by Charles Digregorio at Engdahl's home in Portland, Oregon, on June 9, 1977, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. Henry C. C. Stevens was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Engdahl discusses her work as director of the Portland Civic Theatre from 1927 to 1929. She describes how she came into that position and talks about shows that were performed during her tenure. Kingery talks about her acting career with the theater. Engdahl discusses her return as director in 1954 and talks about how the theater had changed. She also discusses her work directing plays for children. Both Engdahl and Kingery talk about actors they worked with at the Portland Civic Theatre. Engdahl closes the interview by discussing her work as an author.

Butler, Mildred Allen

Oral history interview with Edith F. Essex

  • SR 9536
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  • 1977-01-25

This oral history interview with Edith F. Essex was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 25, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Henry C. C. Stevens was also present.

In this interview, Essex discusses her involvement as an actor with the Portland Civic Theater beginning around 1939. She talks about writing and directing children's plays, and about teaching children to act. She talks about her acting method, about plays she acted in or directed, and about actors she worked with, including Frank Branch Riley.

Essex, Edith F. (Edith Frances), 1899-1989

Oral history interview with Harvey S. Giffin

  • SR 9537
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  • 1977-06-22

This oral history interview with Harvey S. Giffin was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on June 22, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Giffin discusses performing as an actor with the Portland Civic Theatre. He talks about plays he acted in, about actors he worked with, and about the theater and movie business in Portland. He also speaks about movies filmed in Oregon that he performed in.

Giffin, Harvey S. (Harvey Sheldon), 1922-1988

Oral history interview with Edris Morrison

  • SR 9539
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  • 1978-01-18

This oral history interview with Edris Morrison was conducted by Roberta Watts at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 18, 1978, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Morrison discusses her early life in Portland and describes how she became involved in theater. She speaks at length about the history of theater in Portland from the late 19th century to the establishment of the Portland Civic Theatre in the 1920s. She then discusses her involvement with the Portland Civic Theatre, talks about the decline in the popularity of live theater over the 20th century, and shares her thoughts on the taste of audiences at the time of the interview. She closes the interview by talking about the theater's building.

Morrison, Edris, 1903-1997

Oral history interview with Robert L. Beebe

  • SR 9541-5
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  • 1976-09-30

This oral history interview with Robert L. Beebe was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on September 30, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Beebe speaks about the history of the Beebe and Livingstone families, and talks about his affluent childhood in Portland, Oregon, including spending summers in Gearhart. He describes how Portland changed during the 20th century. He also talks about his son's interest in falconry.

Beebe, Robert L. (Robert Livingstone), 1912-1992

Oral history interview with Alice T. Biddle

  • SR 9543
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  • 1976-09-21

This oral history interview with Alice T. Biddle was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Vancouver, Washington, on September 21, 1976, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. Henry C. C. Stevens was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Biddle discusses her family background, and her early life in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Portland. She talks about prominent families who lived in the neighborhood, about her childhood recreational activities, and about daily life in the early 20th century. She also talks about the medical practice of her father, Ernest Fanning Tucker.

Biddle, Alice T. (Alice Tucker), 1897-1987

Oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry

  • SR 9544
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  • 1977-03-28

This oral history interview with Ellen B. Berry was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on March 28, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Berry's daughter, Ellen Bowman Martin, and son-in-law, Samuel H. Martin, were also present.

In this interview, Berry discusses the life of her first husband, John Linden Bowman, including their marriage, their family, and his death in 1928. She talks about Bowman's clothing business, which she later ran. She closes the interview by sharing memories of the area around the Arrah Wanna Hotel in Wemme, Oregon, which Bowman owned in the early 20th century.

Berry, Ellen B. (Ellen Bowman), 1888-1980

Oral history interview with William L. Brewster, Jr.

  • SR 9545
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  • 1976-06-17

This oral history interview with William L. Brewster, Jr. was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon on June 17, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Brewster discusses his family background and talks about the life and career of his father, William Lewis Brewster. He speaks about famous men in Portland history, including E.B. McNaughton.

Brewster, William L., Jr. (William Lewis), 1905-1993

Oral history interview with Elmer R. Goudy

  • SR 9548
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  • 1978-04-05

This oral history interview with Elmer R. Goudy was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Portland, Oregon, on April 5, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Goudy describes how he came to serve as an administrator for the Oregon Welfare Commission in 1932, talks about his work in that role, and shares his thoughts about the effectiveness of work relief programs. He shares his reasons for changing careers in 1942 to work for the Collins Pine Company. He talks about his work for the company, discusses the growth of the company, and describes its investments in the communities where its employees live. He closes the interview by talking about his brother-in-law, Truman W. Collins, the company's former president.

Goudy, Elmer R. (Elmer Raymond), 1900-1979

Oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing

  • SR 9550
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  • 1976-07-14

This oral history interview with Henrietta C. Failing was conducted by Charles Digregorio on July 14, 1976, at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Failing speaks about the history of the Failing family. She focuses particularly on the life and career of her father, James Frederick Failing, who came to Portland, Oregon, as a child in 1851; and on her uncle Henry Failing and his work as Portland mayor from 1864 to 1866 and from 1873 to 1875. She briefly discusses the role of Chinese Americans in 19th-century Portland. She also speaks about the life and career of her maternal grandfather, John Conner, who came to Albany, Oregon, in 1853. She talks about her family's involvement with the First Baptist Church in Portland. She closes the interview by talking about her early life in Portland, including her memories of the Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905.

Failing, Henrietta Chase, 1895-1989

Oral history interview with Beatrice L. Gerlinger

  • SR 9553
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  • 1979-03-29

This oral history interview with Beatrice L. Gerlinger was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Portland, Oregon, on March 29, 1979, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Gerlinger discusses her family background, and talks about her life in Portland after moving there in 1923. She speaks about the family background and career of her husband, Louis Gerlinger, Jr., who co-founded the Willamette Valley Lumber Co., later Willamette Industries. She talks about the operations of the lumber company and about her involvement in its management. She closes the interview by talking about her involvement in an Oregon state survey of children with visual impairments.

Gerlinger, Beatrice L. (Beatrice Lee), 1897-1984

Oral history interview with Virginia G. Davis

  • SR 9554
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  • 1977-05-26

This oral history interview with Virginia G. Davis was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon on May 26, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Davis discusses her family background, particularly the life and career of her mother, Page Morris Gilbert, and talks about her early life in the Dunthorpe neighborhood of Portland. She also discusses the family background of her husband, Nelson Bennett Davis. She speaks about how their families were acquainted with prominent Portland families and about their involvement in the timber industry. She talks about the music career of her brother, Giles Gilbert, aka Gilles Guilbert, and closes the interview by discussing her work with Margery Hoffman Smith on interior design for Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood.

Davis, Virginia G. (Virginia Gilbert), 1911-1996

Oral history interview with Helen H. Gamble and Harriet H. Cass

  • SR 9555
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  • 1976-04-22

This oral history interview with sisters Helen H. Gamble and Harriet H. Cass was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on April 22, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Henry C.C. Stevens was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Gamble and Cass speak at length about their family background and describe how their parents came to Portland. They talk about their early life in the Portland Heights neighborhood, including participating in social events at Pittock Mansion, their childhood recreational activities, and people who lived in the neighborhood. They also discuss the prevalence of water springs in the Portland Heights area.

Gamble, Helen H. (Helen Hawkins), 1904-2000

Oral history interview with Francis J. Heitkemper

  • SR 9556
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  • 1977-03-22

This oral history interview with Francis J. Heitkemper was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Portland, Oregon, on March 22, 1977, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Heitkemper speaks at length about his family background and describes how his grandparents came to Portland in the 19th century. He talks about the history of the family business, the Heitkemper Jewelry Store, discusses operating the store during the mid-20th century, and speaks about the types of merchandise the store sold.

Heitkemper, Francis J. (Francis James), 1910-1988

Oral history interview with Benjamin W. Hill

  • SR 9557
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  • 1978-02-27

This oral history interview with Benjamin W. Hill was conducted by Roberta Watts in Portland, Oregon, on February 27, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Hill discusses his family background and early life in Portland, including his education at Bishop Scott Academy and at the Hill Military Academy, which was founded by his father, Joseph Wood Hill. He talks about working for logging companies in Washington and Oregon, then describes how he became headmaster of the Hill Military Academy in 1922. He speaks about the operations and administration of the academy, about its different locations, and about its curriculum. He also discusses his experiences at Yale University from 1909 to 1912. He closes the interview by speaking further about his early life in Portland.

Hill, Benjamin W. (Benjamin Wood), 1890-1981

Oral history interview with Louise H. Martin

  • SR 9558
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  • 1976-07-21

This oral history interview with Louise H. Martin was conducted by Ruth M. Powers in Vancouver, Washington, on July 21, 1976, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. Charles Digregorio was also present.

In this interview, Martin discusses her family background and early life in Alaska; Oregon City, Oregon; and Spokane, Washington. She describes visits to her relatives' house in Oregon City, which is now known as the William L. Holmes House, or the Rose Farm.

Martin, Louise H. (Louise Holmes), 1889-1976

Oral history interview with Stuart R. Kerr

  • SR 9560
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  • 1977-02-14

This oral history interview with Stuart R. Kerr was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on February 14, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Kerr discusses his family background and early life in Portland. He speaks at length about the history of his family's fruit conservation business, Kerr Fruit Concentrates, Inc. He talks about his father's role in the business, about running the business after 1941, and about competition in the wholesale grocery industry. He also discusses his involvement with the Mazamas, a mountaineering organization; childhood vacations with his family; and traveling after college.

Kerr, Stuart R. (Stuart Rob), 1907-1987

Oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse

  • SR 9561
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  • 1977-01-26

This oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 26, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Hildreth H. Lupton was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Lupton reads from Krausse's memoir. Krausse then discusses her family background and early life in the King's Hill area in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. She also talks about spending summers in Long Beach, Washington.

Krausse, Margaret B. (Margaret Bronaugh), 1896-1987

Oral history interview with Helen L. Thompson and Mary C. Baker

  • SR 9562
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  • 1976-10-27

This oral history interview with sisters Helen L. Thompson and Mary C. Baker was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on October 27, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Thompson and Baker discuss their family background, including the Huntington, Holman, and Malarkey families, who arrived in Portland in the mid-19th century. They talk about family businesses, including the Holman Transfer Company; and share stories about their grandparents' life in early Portland. They discuss their early lives in the Portland Heights neighborhood. They talk about people who lived in the neighborhood, about their education at Ainsworth School and at Lincoln High School, and about their childhood activities. They close the interview by discussing how the role of women in society has changed over the 20th century.

Thompson, Helen L. (Helen Louise), 1913-1989

Oral history interview with Henry S. Mears and Margaret S. Clark

  • SR 9564
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  • 1976-08-03

This oral history interview with siblings Henry S. Mears and Margaret S. Clark was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on August 3, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Mears and Clark discuss their family background, and talk about the life and career of their father, Portland businessman and Oregon legislator Samuel Maxwell Mears. Digregorio reads biographies of Samuel M. Mears prepared by the siblings. They talk about their early lives in Portland, including their social lives and recreational activities. They close the interview by talking about their brother, Arthur Maxwell Mears, and his involvement in Portland's shipbuilding industry.

Mears, Henry S. (Henry Savier), 1884-1980

Oral history interview with Jane M. Armentrout

  • SR 9565
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  • 1978-06-05

This oral history interview with Jane M. Armentrout was conducted by Roberta Watts on June 5, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Armentrout discusses her family background, and talks about the life and career of her father, Dr. Harold Bunce Myers. She talks about his early life, about his education, and about her parents' marriage. She describes how her parents came to Oregon in 1914, and speaks at length about Harold Bunce Myers' career as a professor at the University of Oregon Medical School, now Oregon Health & Science University. She also talks about some of her father's students. She describes her interest in studying science, shares her experience of being discouraged from applying to medical school because of her gender, and talks about jobs she held before starting a family. She closes the interview by talking about her father's personality and by sharing memories of her early life with her parents.

Armentrout, Jane Myers

Oral history interview with William C. Ralston

  • SR 9573
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  • 1977-03-25

This oral history interview with William C. Ralston was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on March 25, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Ralston discusses his family background and early life in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. He talks about a hospital and businesses in the neighborhood. He discusses his work in the district attorney's office in Portland, and talks about cases he worked on, including a case involving an orca, dubbed "Ethelbert," that swam up the Columbia River and lingered near Portland until it was killed by a former whaler, Edward Lessard, and his son, Joseph Lessard. Ralston closes the interview by talking about serving as a commander of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp during the Depression.

Ralston, William C. (William Cato), 1899-1991

Oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey

  • SR 9574
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  • 1981-01-23

This oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Rockey's home in Portland, Oregon, on January 23, 1981, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Rockey discusses her early life in the Riverdale neighborhood of Portland, including the history of her house. She talks about businesses in early 20th century Portland, including the Portland Hotel and M & A Shogren, operated by sisters May Shogren and Ann Shogren; discusses her social life; and shares her memories of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition. She also talks about the legal and political career of her father, Charles Henry Carey. She closes the interview by speaking about her marriage to Eugene W. Rockey and about his medical career.

Rockey, Alice C. (Alice Carey), 1890-1983

Oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey

  • SR 9575
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  • 1977-04-19

This oral history interview with Alice C. Rockey was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Portland, Oregon, on April 19, 1977, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Rockey speaks at length about the life and career of her father, Charles Henry Carey, a Portland lawyer and historian. She talks about her early life in the Riverdale neighborhood of Portland, including her education, her social life, and her recreational activities. She also discusses her marriage to Eugene W. Rockey, and her involvement with the Portland Junior League.

Rockey, Alice C. (Alice Carey), 1890-1983

Oral history interview with Evelyn B. Shirk and Mary C. Hull

  • SR 9578
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  • 1976-04-21

This oral history interview with second cousins Evelyn B. Shirk and Mary C. Hull (also known as Ma'Carry W. Hull) was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 1976, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Henry C. C. Stevens was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Shirk and Hull speak at length about their family background, including the Beebe, Wilson, Webster, and Couch families. They also talk about how the role of women in society changed over the 20th century. They discuss how they are related, and describe their shared family traits. They talk about their early lives in Portland, including their social lives, their recreational activities, and their family friends.

Shirk, Evelyn B. (Evelyn Beebe), 1913-2009

Oral history interview with Charles L. Hayward

  • SR 9580
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  • 1979-12-05

This oral history interview with Charles L. Hayward was conducted by Linda S. Dodds on December 5, 1979. A transcript of the interview is available. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Hayward discusses his experiences as a balloon lookout during World War I. He talks about his Army training and learning how to operate balloons. He describes his deployment to Europe, including traveling across England and marching across France to reach the front lines. He speaks at length about the organization, equipment, and operations of the balloon corps. He also describes the experience of being in a balloon while under fire. He closes the interview by sharing his memories of Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, and of the return journey to the U.S.

Hayward, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1895-1998

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