From its tumultuous beginning as the Vanport Extension Center in 1946 through its rise to the vibrant urban university of today, Portland State's unique and exciting history is collected and preserved by the University Archives. A rich resource for students, faculty, staff and the community, the archives includes documents, correspondence, publications, program materials, photographs, moving images and ephemera from administrative departments, academic units, student organizations, and faculty and staff.

Archives materials are non-circulating and available by appointment only. For assistance using the archives, to make a research appointment or to ask a question about Portland State history, please contact the University Archivist at archives@pdx.edu or 503.725.9883.

Instructors: Interested in incorporating primary resources from the archives into your teaching? Contact the University Archivist for information on collection tours, classroom visits, and other instruction support.

University Archives
Millar Library 180
Portland State University
503.725.9883
archives@pdx.edu