United Service Organizations, Portland, Or. photographs collection [graphic], 1951-1974

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United Service Organizations, Portland, Or. photographs collection [graphic], 1951-1974

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This collection contains 431 photographs in 1 box pertaining to the activities of the United Service Organizations (USO) in Portland, Or. from 1951-1974. The photographs mostly depict social gatherings, including USO-sponsored luncheons, dances, "Girl of the Month" celebrations, and other parties for servicemen and volunteers, as well as images of the Junior and Senior Hostesses who worked with the USO and executive personnel. Other photographs depict USO annual meetings and business affairs, as well as some USO activities outside of Portland, Or. Photographers include Al Jessen, Carl E. Vermilya, and Photo-Art Commercial Studios, all of Portland, Or., as some by military photographers, among others. Includes both black-and-white and color photographs.

0.36 cubic feet (431 photographs in 1 box)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7998773

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Vermilya, Carl E.,

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Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.),

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United Service Organizations (U.S.)

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The United Service Organizations (USO) was incorporated in the state of New York on February 4, 1941, as a joint operation by the YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Traveler's Aid Association, and the Salvation Army, to provide religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment services to men and women in the armed forces during World War II. The USO has continued to provide these services to the present. From t...

Jessen, Alfred

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