Special Collections and University Archives

Never Built: The Past Future of Portland State

Exhibits, Special Collections and University Archives
An astronomical observatory on the roof of the Ondine? An elementary school on campus? A student-run television studio? These are just a few of the Portland State projects that campus planners and architects envisioned, designed, and drew… but never built. The “never-built environment” is a term for architectural design and urban planning projects that were either … Continue reading the article: Never Built: The Past Future of Portland State →

Congressional Internship with Senator Merkley in Summer 2017

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Are you an undergraduate at Portland State who is seeking opportunities to get involved with making public policy? Are you inspired to work for social and economic justice? Senator Jeff Merkley wants you to join him and his staff in Washington, D.C., this summer! From Sen. Merkley’s press release: “Senator Merkley is offering a $5,000 stipend for … Continue reading the article: Congressional Internship with Senator Merkley in Summer 2017 →

Conversations with Oregon’s First Woman Governor: Video from the Barbara Roberts Collection

Special Collections and University Archives
Two and a half decades before Hillary Clinton won the most-watched Presidential debate in United States history, Barbara Roberts led 1990’s televised debates for Oregon Governor with her ethic of “hard work and no double talk.” Today you can get to know Oregon’s first woman governor, the causes she fought for, and the political and personal challenges … Continue reading the article: Conversations with Oregon’s First Woman Governor: Video from the Barbara Roberts Collection →

Viking Yearbooks Digital Collection and Library Exhibit

Exhibits, Special Collections and University Archives
Portland State University, founded as Vanport College in 1946, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2016. This fall, University Archives presents the ultimate Portland State flashback: the complete collection of Viking yearbooks, from 1946 until 1995, can now be read online, searched, and downloaded from the PSU Library! Leaf through the digital yearbooks online, and visit PSU Archives’ Viking collection exhibit in … Continue reading the article: Viking Yearbooks Digital Collection and Library Exhibit →

Oregon Cultural Trust Grant Awarded to Special Collections: Preserving Historic Newspapers of Oregon’s African American Community

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The PSU Library is pleased to announce it has received a $5000 grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust to preserve and make accessible its historical collection of local Black-owned and published newspapers. The newspapers were donated to Portland State in 2012 by Charlotte Rutherford as part of the Verdell Burdine and Otto G. … Continue reading the article: Oregon Cultural Trust Grant Awarded to Special Collections: Preserving Historic Newspapers of Oregon’s African American Community →

Spring 2016 Exhibit: The Personal Is Political

Exhibits, News, Special Collections and University Archives
PSU Library Special Collections’ spring exhibit features Portland politician and activist Gretchen Kafoury (1942-2015). Through a wide range of materials curated from Kafoury’s papers, the exhibit connects the passion she brought to the causes she fought for to each role she played in Oregon politics, whether organizing local actions or holding elected office. Highlights include Kafoury’s activism in … Continue reading the article: Spring 2016 Exhibit: The Personal Is Political →

In Honor of Otto and Verdell Rutherford: Congressional Internship Available This Summer

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We are excited to announce the Otto and Verdell Rutherford Congressional Internship, an undergraduate internship opportunity to work with Senator Jeff Merkley and his staff in Washington, DC this summer! From the Senator’s press release: “Senator Merkley is offering a $5,000 stipend for a summer internship position, based in his Washington, DC office. The Otto and … Continue reading the article: In Honor of Otto and Verdell Rutherford: Congressional Internship Available This Summer →

Women in Library History: Jean Black, Portland State University’s First Librarian

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Dr. Jean P. Black (1903-1992), Portland State University’s first librarian, had already led a national and international academic career before she arrived in Portland in 1946. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she spent most of her childhood in Europe until she was compelled to return to the United States during World War I. By 1932, she … Continue reading the article: Women in Library History: Jean Black, Portland State University’s First Librarian →

Library Participates in SEI Black History Month Celebration

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PSU Library Special Collections is pleased to participate in the Black History Month celebration at the Center for Self Enhancement in North Portland, run by Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI). On display are exhibits from PSU Library, the Oregon Black Pioneers, and the World Arts Foundation. PSU Library Special Collections has archival collections, digital exhibits, oral … Continue reading the article: Library Participates in SEI Black History Month Celebration →
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