Franklin Griffith papers 1913-1952

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Franklin Griffith papers 1913-1952

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Collection includes: Correspondence and documents regarding Griffith's election as Portland's First Citizen of 1938 by the Portland Realty Board; Scrapbooks, 7 vols., 1913-1943; Obituary notices, 1952. Franklin Griffith was a Portland, Oregon lawyer, businessman and civic leader.

1 cubic feet (1 record carton)

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6372393

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Griffith, Franklin T., 1870-1952

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Franklin Griffith was a Portland, Oregon lawyer, businessman and civic leader. From the guide to the Franklin Griffith papers, 1913-1952, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Franklin Griffith was a Portland, Oregon lawyer, businessman and civic leader. He was president of Portland General Electric from 1913-1947 and was active in labor relations and the Bonneville Power Administration. From the description of Franklin Griffith pa...

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