C. Paul Keyser papers, 1916-1966 (bulk 1944-1966).

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C. Paul Keyser papers, 1916-1966 (bulk 1944-1966).

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The collection contains reports and correspondence regarding parks, recreation, and cultural facilities in the city of Portland. Included are reports regarding Forest Park, the restoration of the Forestry Building, Oregon Dunes National Park, the Portland Art Commission, and Myrtle Woods. Materials on Forest Park were collected in preparation for a published history of the park and include suggested outlines, historical information, drafts, and the final report titled "History of Portland's Forest Park" by Thornton T. Munger, in collaboration with C. Paul Keyser, 1960 (formerly designated Mss 2383-1).

.25 cubic feet (1 document case)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7883359

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Keyser, C. Paul.

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Charles Paul Keyser was the Superintendent of Parks for the City of Portland, Oregon. He also served as President of the American Institute of Park Executives. From the description of C. Paul Keyser papers, 1916-1966 (bulk 1944-1966). (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 63113377 C. Paul Keyser was born in 1878 in Nevada. He worked with railroads before being transferred to Portland in 1906 by the Southern Pacific. He is ...

Portland (Or.). Art Commission.

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Munger, Thornton T. (Thornton Taft), 1883-

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Thornton Taft Munger was born in North Adams, Minnesota, in 1883. He attended Hillhouse High School and Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, before attending Yale University (Class of 1905). Munger was a forester in Portland, Oregon, with the U.S. Forest Service and in 1924 became director of the Pacific Northwest Forest Experiment Station. From the description of Thornton Taft Munger papers, 1893-1972 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168585 Thornton T...

Portland (Or.). Bureau of Parks and Recreation

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