Harding family papers [manuscript], circa 1890-1966.

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Harding family papers [manuscript], circa 1890-1966.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173247711

The collection includes biographical information, correspondence with family and friends, material relating to the Oregon Conference of Congregational Churches,and Portland Securities. Additional materials include account bills from the early 1900s and sales promotions and begging letters, circa 1925.

3 cubic feet.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6920188

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Portland Securities (Or.)

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Harding, Albert H.

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Harding family.

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Albert H. Harding came to Portland, Oregon in 1888 and was prominent in its development in religious, cultural, educational and business affairs. He was involved with the Congregational Church in Oregon, Pacific University, and the Parkrose Association Board, and established Portland Securities, an insurance, mortgage and real estate business. He married Adelaide Poppleton, a graduate of Pacific University, in 1895. Their daughter Grace succeeded to her father's interests in the Congregational C...

Harding, Adelaide Poppleton.

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Harding, Albert

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Harding, Grace.

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First Congregational Church of Portland (Or.)

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Harding, Ruth

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Pacific University

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The Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns used Pacific University's facilities for football training camps in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Most of the camps were held in conjunction with exhibition games in Portland. Anecdotal evidence from alumni suggests that the teams chose Pacific University for housing because it was located in a dry town that had limited access to urban distractions, yet was withing driving distance of games in Portland. This encouraged the players to ...