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Archives & Records Management

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The Archives and Records Management Division operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making city administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon's public records laws.
Exterior of Academic and Recreation Building where the Archives are located

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City Archives (Historical Records)

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Records Management for City Employees

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Search City Records (Efiles)

Online Exhibits

Online Exhibits

Graphic for City of Portland Archives oral history program. On left is former City Commission Mike Lindberg speaking while being interviewed with his name in title in the forefront of his image. Orange text on right reads, "Oral Histories." A transcript of an oral history interview is on the bottom right.

Oral Histories

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City of Portland Archives & Records Center

parc@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-865-4100

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City of Portland Archives & Records Center

1800 SW 6th Avenue
5th floor, Suite 550
Portland, OR 97201
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Hours: In-person research at the Portland Archives & Records Center is currently available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment only. Contact the Archives to make an appointment by calling 503-865-4100 or emailing PARC@portlandoregon.gov.
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P.O. Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207

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