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Fred Meyer Oral History Project

SR FM
Collection
1970-1990 (bulk 1988-1990)

The Fred Meyer Oral History Series discusses the business operations and the man behind the Fred Meyer stores, one of the first self-service grocery stores in the nation. They were innovators in the concept of one-stop shopping, paving the way for the modern superstore.

Academy of Science of St. Louis

Oral History Interview with Fred G. Meyer

SR 9474
Series
1970-08-25

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Fred Meyer discusses: Settling in Portland and significance of the location; the early days; growth of the Fred Meyer Corporation; death of Mrs. Meyer; Fred Meyer goes public; industrial growth; business philosophies; costs and wages; 1970s inflation; bankruptcy of other business; TriMet taxation; historical figures admired by Fred Meyer; Supreme Court case about unfair competition; government controls; future of Portland as a major city. Also includes black and white photograph of Fred Meyer, taken at Photo Art Commercial Studio in Portland, Oregon.

Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978

Oral History Interview with Fred G. Meyer, by Gerry Pratt [Sound recording]

Oral History Interview with Fred G. Meyer, by Gerry Pratt [Sound recording]

SR9474
Item
1970-08-25

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Reel 1. Fred Meyer discusses: Settling in Portland and significance of the location; the early days; growth of the Fred Meyer Corporation; death of Mrs. Meyer; Fred Meyer goes public; industrial growth; business philosophies; costs and wages; 1970s inflation; bankruptcy of other business; TriMet taxation; historical figures admired by Fred Meyer; Supreme Court case about unfair competition; government controls; future of Portland as a major city.

Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978

Oral History Interview with Fred G. Meyer, by Gerry Pratt [Transcript]

Oral History Interview with Fred G. Meyer, by Gerry Pratt [Transcript]

SR9474_Transcript
Item
1970-08-25

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Transcript. Fred Meyer discusses: Settling in Portland and significance of the location; the early days; growth of the Fred Meyer Corporation; death of Mrs. Meyer; Fred Meyer goes public; industrial growth; business philosophies; costs and wages; 1970s inflation; bankruptcy of other business; TriMet taxation; historical figures admired by Fred Meyer; Supreme Court case about unfair competition; government controls; future of Portland as a major city.

Meyer, Fred G., 1886-1978

Oral History Interview with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen

SR 1311
Series
1989-02-15 - 1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 01]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 01]

SR1311_T01S1
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 1 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 02]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 02]

SR1311_T01S2
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 1 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 03]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 03]

SR1311_T02S1
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 2 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 04]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 04]

SR1311_T02S2
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 2 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 05]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 05]

SR1311_T03S1
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 3 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 06]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 06]

SR1311_T03S2
Item
1989-02-15

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 3 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 07]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 07]

SR1311_T04S1
Item
1989-02-22

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 4 side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 08]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 08]

SR1311_T04S2
Item
1989-02-22

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 4 side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 09]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 09]

SR1311_T05S1
Item
1989-02-22

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 5 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 10]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 10]

SR1311_T05S2
Item
1989-02-22

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 5 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 11]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 11]

SR1311_T06S1
Item
1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 6 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 12]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 12]

SR1311_T06S2
Item
1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 6 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 13]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 13]

SR1311_T07S1
Item
1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 7 side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 14]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 14]

SR1311_T07S2
Item
1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 7 Side 2. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 15]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Sound Recording 15]

SR1311_T08S1
Item
1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 8 Side 1. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Transcript]

Oral history interviews with Herbert Retzlaff, by Clark Hansen [Transcript]

SR1311_Transcript
Item
1989-02-15 – 1989-03-01

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Transcript. Herbert Retzlaff discusses his family, early life and education in Germany leading up to and during World War I. He discusses his long career at Fred Meyer, as accountant and vice president.

Retzlaff, Herbert

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds

SR 9496
Series
1980-02-20

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Oran B. Robertson discusses his career at Fred Meyer, his relationship with and observations on Fred. G. Meyer, and the growth of the business during his career.

Robertson, Oran B., 1917-

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Sound Recording 01]

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Sound Recording 01]

SR9496_T01S1
Item
1980-02-20

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 1 Side 1. Oran B. Robertson discusses his career at Fred Meyer, his relationship with and observations on Fred. G. Meyer, and the growth of the business during his career.

Robertson, Oran B., 1917-

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Sound Recording 02]

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Sound Recording 02]

SR9496_T01S2
Item
1980-02-20

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Tape 1 Side 2. Oran B. Robertson discusses his career at Fred Meyer, his relationship with and observations on Fred. G. Meyer, and the growth of the business during his career.

Robertson, Oran B., 1917-

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Transcript]

Oral history interviews with Oran B. Robertson, by Linda Dodds [Transcript]

SR9496_Transcript
Item
1980-02-20

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Transcript. Oran B. Robertson discusses his career at Fred Meyer, his relationship with and observations on Fred. G. Meyer, and the growth of the business during his career.

Robertson, Oran B., 1917-

Portrait of Fred G. Meyer

Portrait of Fred G. Meyer

SR9474_Image
Item
1970?

Part of Fred Meyer Oral History Project

Black and white portrait photograph of Fred Meyer, taken at Photo Art Commercial Studio in Portland, Oregon.

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)