Photograph showing the Multnomah County Central Library building in Portland. The view is of the southwest corner of the building at 11th and Taylor streets (now SW 11th Avenue and Southwest Taylor Street).

Photograph showing the steps and three arched doorways at the front entrance of the Multnomah County Central Library on Southwest 10th Avenue in downtown Portland. At left, two unidentified people are sitting on a bench at the top of the steps.

Norma Lee Peck (right?) holding a stack of books next to a display reading “Books for Service Men” at the Portland Central Library. At the other side of the display are two women, one wearing a fur coat and also holding a stack of books (negative 1 of 2)

A library patron sits in front of a microfilm reader at the Central Library in Portland. A open newspaper in front of him, while a librarian stands next to the reader, adjusting a knob (negative 2 of 10).

Two women at the Central Library in Portland, standing in front of a shelf most likely holding boxes of audio records. One woman is holding a record and looking at the camera, while the second has her hand on a box on the shelf. A record player appears to be on a desk (negative 3 of 10).

A librarian at an information desk at the Central Library in Portland. Another woman, holding a stack of books, is talking to the librarian, who is sitting next to a row of card catalogs (negative 1 of 10).

A stairway and hall at the Central Library in Portland. A man is walking up the stairs, towards the camera, while several people can be seen further below next to a desk with seated librarians (negative 4 of 10).

Two people in library stacks at the Central Library in Portland. One woman is holding a stack of books, while the other is reaching towards the shelves (negative 5 of 10).

Two people looking at a book at the Central Library in Portland. The book has been placed on top of a low shelf, while other library shelving can be seen throughout the frame (negative 6 of 10).

Tape 1, Side 1. his oral history interview with Mary E. Blossom was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on May 10, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Blossom discusses her family background and early life in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. She describes the use and appearance of calling cards and speaks at length about prominent people and families who lived in Portland during the early 20th century. She also talks about her career as a librarian for the Multnomah County Public Library.

Tape 1, Side 2. his oral history interview with Mary E. Blossom was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on May 10, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Blossom discusses her family background and early life in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. She describes the use and appearance of calling cards and speaks at length about prominent people and families who lived in Portland during the early 20th century. She also talks about her career as a librarian for the Multnomah County Public Library.

Transcript. his oral history interview with Mary E. Blossom was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on May 10, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Blossom discusses her family background and early life in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. She describes the use and appearance of calling cards and speaks at length about prominent people and families who lived in Portland during the early 20th century. She also talks about her career as a librarian for the Multnomah County Public Library.