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The Skanner photographs collection, 1975-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
The Skanner News Group
Title
The Skanner photographs collection
Dates
1975-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
17 cubic feet, (48 document cases and 1 oversize box)
Collection Number
Org. Lot 1286
Summary
The photograph collection of The Skanner Newspaper published in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington since 1975.
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

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
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Historical Note

The Skanner newspaper serves the African-American community in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Bernie Foster founded the newspaper in 1975 and continues to serve as its publisher. His wife, Bobbie Dore Foster, began her work as editor in the 1980s. The paper played a significant role in the campaign to change Union Avenue's name to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in the 1990s. Each January, it pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and releases a special Black History edition each February. Other annual special editions include a Career Guide in May, and the Minority Business Enterprise and Fire Prevention Week issues in October.

From 1990 to 2014, the Skanner published separate Portland and Seattle editions, but began to publish a single edition serving the Pacific Northwest in 2014. The Skanner News Group also includes the non-profit organization The Skanner Foundation, which provides scholarships and technological training.

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Content Description

The photographs in this collection primarily relate to people and events in the African-American community in the Pacific Northwest, although some pertain to national and international events. Photographers represented include Susan Fried, Dean Guernsey, Julie Keefe and Monica Uhr. Individuals represented in this collection include Dick Bogle, Alcena Boozer, JoAnn Bowman, Margaret Carter, Bill Clinton, Mercedes Deiz, Bernie and Bobbie Dore Foster, Avel Gordly, Michael ("Chappie") Grice, Ron Herndon, Benjamin Hooks, Tony Hopson, Bill and Gladys McCoy, Charles Moose, Darryl Tukufu, and multiple Portland mayors, Oregon governors and members of US Congress. Community organizations and events depicted include the Urban League of Portland, the 1978 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention held in Portland, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) and the Urban League of Portland. Included also are photographs of parades, religious institutions and officials, businesses, schools, and a large number of promotional photographs relating to sports and entertainment. A sizable portion of the collection consists of photographs relating to the Skanner News Group itself, such as their 15th anniversary celebration in 1990 and their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Selected images have been digitized by the 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.

Preferred Citation

The Skanner Photographs Collection, Org. Lot 1286, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged in the following series:

  • Series A: Health & Medicine
  • Series B: Politics & Government
  • Series C: Religion
  • Series D: Festivals & Parades
  • Series E: People
  • Series F: Community Organizations & Activities
  • Series G: Literary & Visual Arts
  • Series H: Business
  • Series I: Education
  • Series J: Performing Arts & Entertainment
  • Series K: Sports
  • Series L: Subjects
  • Series M: The Skanner News Group & Newspaper Associations
  • Series N: General News Files
  • Series O: Photo Sets
  • Series P: Negatives
  • Series Q: Other Materials
  • Series R: Contact Sheets and Other Oversize Materials

Acquisition Information

Lib. Acc. 28068

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Finding aid prepared by Jack Falk and Jeffrey A. Hayes
2015

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