Ira C. Keller collection, 1953-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Keller, Ira C., 1899-1978
- Title
- Ira C. Keller collection
- Dates
- 1953-1986 (inclusive)19531986
- Quantity
- 0.56 cubic feet, (1 slim document case and 1 oversize volume)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2730
- Summary
- Ira C. Keller (1899-1978) was a business and civic leader of Portland, Oregon. He chaired the Portland Development Commission (1958-1972), was president of the Oregon Graduate Center for Study and Research (1972-1978), and founded the Western Kraft Corporation (1954-1972). Collection includes a scrapbook detailing projects of the Portland Development Commission, including the Portland Center, Lovejoy Fountain, Forecourt Fountain, Albina Neighborhood Improvement Program, and proposed Emanuel Hospital expansion; papers relating to the rededication of Forecourt Fountain as the Ira C. Keller Fountain; miscellaneous papers relating to the Portland Development Commission, 1952-1972; and papers relating to the Oregon Graduate Research Center, 1978-1986.
- 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 for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Ira C. Keller (1899-1978) was a business and civic leader of Portland, Oregon. He chaired the Portland Development Commission (1958-1972), was president of the Oregon Graduate Center for Study and Research (1972-1978), and founded the Western Kraft Corporation (1954-1972).
Content Description
Collection includes scrapbook, 1 volume, 1962-1972, detailing projects of the Portland Development Commission, including the Portland Center, Lovejoy Fountain, Forecourt Fountain, Albina Neighborhood Improvement Program, and proposed Emanuel Hospital expansion; papers relating to the rededication of Forecourt Fountain as the Ira C. Keller Fountain, 1978; miscellaneous papers relating to the Portland Development Commission, 1952-1972; papers relating to the Oregon Graduate Research Center, 1978-1986; and miscellaneous, 1972-1978.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Ira C. Keller collection, Mss 2730, 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.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic improvement--Oregon--Portland
- Ira Keller Fountain (Portland, Or.)
- Urban renewal--Oregon--Portland
Corporate Names
- Emanuel Hospital (Portland, Or.)
- Oregon Graduate Center
- Portland Development Commission
Geographical Names
- Albina (Portland, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- scrapbooks
