Elmer Mencer photograph albums on Portland streetcar companies, 1888-1916
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mencer, Elmer, collector.
- Title
- Elmer Mencer photograph albums on Portland streetcar companies
- Dates
- 1888-1916 (inclusive)18881916
- Quantity
- .5 cubic feet (4 albums)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1184
- Summary
- Black and white photographs in 4 albums, 1888-1941. Albums 595, 596 and 597 contain portraits of employees of Portland streetcar companies, 1888-1916 identified by last name and initials only.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Content Description
Black and white photographs in 4 albums, 1888-1941. Albums 595, 596 and 597 contain portraits of employees of Portland streetcar companies, 1888-1916 identified by last name and initials only. Album 598 depicts the Portland Traction Co., Overhaul Shop in 1941. Each image is accompanied by an extensive description.
Other Descriptive Information
Collection includes Album 595, Album 596, Album 597 and Album 598.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Elmer Mencer Photograph Albums on Portland Streetcar Companies, Org. Lot 1184, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Street-railroads -- Employees -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs.
Corporate Names
- Portland Traction Company (Portland, Or.) -- Photographs.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs. -- aat
