Reed, Henry E., 1866-1947.

Henry E. Reed was a journalist, public official, and realtor who lived most of his life in Portland, Or. He is best known for his service as Secretary and Director of Exploitation for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, held in Portland in 1905; and as Director of Exploitation for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in Seattle in 1909 (a post from which he resigned over a pay dispute). Prior to his exposition work he was employed at the Oregonian in Portland. Later he served as Multnomah County Assessor in 1912 and 1916 and vice president of the Portland City Planning Commission (1923-1933), among many other civic posts. He was a nationally-recognized expert on taxation and real property valuation, and was also an avid local historian.

From the description of Henry E. Reed papers, 1855-1947 (bulk 1893-1943). (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 60602718

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