German Aid Society records

German Aid Society records, 1871-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator: German Aid Society (Portland, Or.)
Title: German Aid Society records
Dates: 1871-1977 (inclusive)
18711977
Quantity: 3 cubic feet, (1 document case, 3 flat boxes, and 2 custom flat boxes)
Collection Number: Mss 1793
Summary: The German Aid Society was established in 1871 to provide assistance to German immigrants and their descendants through cultural, educational, and social service activities. Records include correspondence in German and English regarding various issues of the society; building specifications; and financial records and membership rosters.
Repository: Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English, German

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The German Aid Society was an organization established in 1871 to provide assistance to German immigrants and their descendants through cultural, educational, and social service activities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

German Aid Society records include correspondence in German and English regarding various issues of the society, including building equipment and maintenance, admission to the Old People's Home and general welfare, 1930-1936. Also included are building specifications, 1956-1957; and financial records and membership rosters.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

German Aid Society records, Mss 1793, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

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