Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

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The Oregon Museum Foundation was founded in 1944 with the intention of creating a natural history museum in Portland, Oregon.

From the guide to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry records, 1943-1959, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

The Oregon Museum Foundation was founded in 1944 with the intention of creating a natural history museum in Portland, Oregon.

The museum they opened in 1949 became the Oregon Museum of Science of Industry (OMSI).

From the description of Oregon Museum of Science and Industry records [manuscript], 1943-1959. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 689617893

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referencedIn Charlton, David B., 1904-. Papers, 1932-1982. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry records [manuscript], 1943-1959. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Oregon Museum of Science and Industry records, 1943-1959 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith Charlton, David B., 1904- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oregon--Portland
Portland (Or.)
Portland (Or.)
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Natural history museums
Natural history museums
Oregon
Science museums
Science museums
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Active 1943

Active 1959

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