Memorial Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, May 25. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Services, guides, and information

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Access my bureau’s records

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Accessibility and Accommodations

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The Archives & Records Management division of the Portland City Auditor's Office (Archives & Records) is committed to providing accessible and inclusive services to everyone who comes to the Portland Archives & Records Center.

African American Historical Resource 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. There are many more records available via Efiles.

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 Portland City Archives

City of Portland website
Please cite Portland City Archives 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.

Cite materials from the Portland City Archives

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Please cite Portland City Archives materials in your work. Here's how.

City Archives Research Guides

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Curated research guides to help researchers navigate our City's historical collections.

Collecting Policy

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The City’s historical records collection preserves the work product created by City agencies during day-to-day functions of City Government. It is also a resource for historical materials created by Portlanders about their experiences in the City and the effect of City government on their lives.

Content Manager Functionality Grid

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Content Manager (CM) Functionality Grid

Content Manager Overview

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The City of Portland's Electronic Records Management System

Content Manager Rollout Process

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Covers the rollout process for implementing Content Manager in your office/division/bureau.

Content Manager Support

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Content Manager Support page

Content Manager User Guides

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Emanuel Hospital Relocation Files

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The Portland City Archives has scanned and published all available relocation files from the Emanuel Hospital Urban Renewal project, 1968-1975.

Exhibits

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Exhibits included here highlight the City's collections and history.

External Tools for Archival Research

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Resources to help researchers find local records and information outside of the Portland City Archives collections.

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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LGBTQIA2S+ Research Guide

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This guide highlights some of the records illustrating the interconnections and interactions between the City and the lesbian, gay, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual or agender, and/or two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) communities.

Oral Histories

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Our oral history program amplifies diverse experiences of Portland City government through conversation.

Patron Privacy Policy

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The Archives & Records Management division of the Office of the Auditor takes your privacy seriously.

Portland City Archives

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The City Archives is open to everyone! You don’t need to be a scholar to do research.

Public Records Request

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Public Records Requests vs. Archival Research

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