Services, Guides, and Information
42 services and resources found
Access my bureau’s records
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Archives West
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Website provides access to descriptions of primary sources in the western United States (Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Alaska and Utah), including correspondence, diaries or photographs. Digital reproductions of the materials are available in some cases.
Building Research guide
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The materials found within this virtual box were either used in the creation of or informed the guide in some manner. Scans of photos, flyers, and documents have been brought together from several City collections for ease of use and access.
Choosing the Right Retention Schedule
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Citation Instructions for City of Portland Archives
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Please cite City of Portland materials in your work! We strive to make our materials as accessible and easy to use as possible, and our citation requirements are very simple. View our citation instructions below, and email us at PARC@portlandoregon.gov for questions about permissions and use.
City Archives (Historical Records)
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The City's historical records date back to 1851 and are maintained by the City Archives. Records include documents, photos, maps, plans, and reports.
Confidential/Sensitive Materials and Legal Holds
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Emanuel Hospital Relocation Files
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The City of Portland Archives has scanned and published all available relocation files from the Emanuel Hospital Urban Renewal project, 1968-1975.
Guide to historical City records related to African Americans
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The materials found within this virtual box were either used in the creation of or informed the guide in some manner. Scans of photos, flyers, and documents have been brought together from several City collections for ease of use and access. There are many more records available via Efiles.
Historic Oregon Newspapers
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On this site you can search and access complete content for historic Oregon newspapers that have been digitized as part of the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program (ODNP). This full-text searchable database contains almost1,400,000 pages from Oregon newspapers dated1846 - 2020.
How do I Handle Oversized Materials?
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How to order Record Center Boxes
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How to Order Record Center Boxes
I have “Old Stuff.” Can it go to the Archives?
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Online Exhibits
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Exhibits included here highlight the City's collections and history.
Oral Histories
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Oral Histories included here gather and preserve stories documenting Portland's City government.
Public Records Request
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Public Records Requests vs. Archival Research
Records Center
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Information and procedures for the City of Portland Archives and Records Center
Records Help
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Records Management for City Employees
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Learn more about how to manage City records (paper and electronic), how long to keep records (records retention), and how to store and access records held at the Records Center or in Content Manager (TRIM).
Records Management Training
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Training and guidance documents related to records management
Researching your Family History
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This guide from the Multnomah County Library provides suggestions of reference books and links to local, state and federal resources. Use the links on the right hand side to navigate through the guide.
Researching Your Historic Property-A User's Guide
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This guide is sponsored by the Bureau of Planning and will help you get started on your house research.
Researching your House and Property
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Resources available online and through Multnomah County
Resources for Archival Research
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Resources to help researchers find local records and information outside of the City's collections.
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