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Kenneth L. Cooper photographic collection, circa 1865-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cooper, Kenneth L., 1884-1972
- Title
- Kenneth L. Cooper photographic collection
- Dates
- circa 1865-1945 (inclusive)18651945
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (4 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 520
- Summary
- Collection consists of 16 black and white photographs and one tintype; subjects include Kenneth L. Cooper, office scenes and co-workers, probably at the U.S. Veterans Bureau, and Cooper family members. Kenneth L. Cooper (1884-1972) was born in The Dalles, Oregon. He served with the 364th Infantry during World War I, and was elected to the Portland City Commission in 1940.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Kenneth L. Cooper (1884-1972) was born in The Dalles, Oregon. He married Louise Cooper in 1906, served with the 364th Infantry during World War I, and was elected to the Portland City Commission in 1940. He served as Finance Commissioner and Fire Bureau Commissioner.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of 16 black and white photographs and one tintype, circa 1865-1945. A substantial number of the images depict Kenneth L. Cooper and office scenes probably at the U.S. Veterans Bureau. Three of the group photographs have handwritten notes at the bottom identifying them as the "Claims Division," "Medical Division," and "Regional Manager Group." Also included are a photograph of Cooper with his wife and niece; a photograph of his father, Daniel Jackson Cooper; a card photograph and the tintype, showing unidentified people; and a photograph of Kenneth L. Cooper with other injured football players for the Oregon Agricultural College, with a handwritten note on the back that reads: "OAC (casualties)."
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Kenneth L. Cooper photographic collection, Org. Lot 520, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Offices--Photographs
Personal Names
- Cooper, Kenneth L., 1884-1972--Photographs
Corporate Names
- United States. Veterans Bureau--Employees--Photographs
Family Names
- Cooper family--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Gifford, Benjamin A. (photographer)
- Gilhousen, W. L. (photographer)
Corporate Names
- Emery (Corvallis, Or.) (photographer)
- Utah Photo Materials Co. (photographer)
