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Curated research guides to help researchers navigate our City's historical collections.
When researching in the Portland City Archives, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. Our research guides have been compiled based on commonly requested research topics from our City and community researchers.
- African American Research Guide
- Building Research Guide
- Emanuel Hospital Relocation Files
- LGBTQIA2S+ Historical Resource Guide
Browsing Community Historical Records on Efiles
In addition to our subject guides, you can browse curated collections of historical records on our online catalog, Efiles. Topics include:
- Early Chinese History
- Emanuel Hospital Urban Renewal
- LGBTQ+
- Native American
- Neighborhood Photographs
- Scanned Maps, 1866-1950
- War Housing (Including Vanport)
- Women's Suffrage in Oregon
Need further assistance? Check out our list of External Tools for Archival Research.