Tualatin Plains Historical Society Collection, 1952-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tualatin Plains Historical Society
Title
Tualatin Plains Historical Society Collection
Dates
1952-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 cubic foot, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
MS.80
Summary
The Tualatin Plains Historical Society was an organization dedicated to local history in the region of Forest Grove, Oregon. The collection includes meeting meetings, financial records and other materials documenting their activities.
Repository
Pacific University, Archives
Pacific University Archives
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR
97116
Telephone: 5033521400
archives@pacificu.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Tualatin Plains Historical Society was a group that met in Forest Grove, Oregon. In the 1960s, it held meetings in Pacific University's Old College Hall, and continued its active membership on into the 1980s. Many of the members of this group were also affiliates of Pacific University. They hosted such programming as field trips to the Tillamook Burn site; and speakers brought to the Forest Grove area to discuss local history pertaining to subjects like the Oregon Trail, logging in Western Oregon and the start of the Forest Grove Methodist Church.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection documents the activities of the Tualatin Plains Historical Society in Forest Grove, Oregon. It includes bank statements, cancelled checks, receipts, bills, membership lists, meeting minutes, memorabilia and audio cassette tapes that belonged to the Tualatin Plains Historical Society. The financial records usually include bank statements, deposit slips, and checks for the corresponding month of the statement. In some cases there are notes regarding deposits and correspondence relating to financial records that is attached. There are seven audio cassette tapes that record various presentations given at society meetings.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred Citation

Tualatin Plains Historical Society Collection, Pacific University Archives, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Future Additions

No accruals are expected.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1-5 Meeting Minutes 1960-1978
1 6 Member Lists and Dues Book 1952-1976
1 7 Member Lists Circa 1960s-1970s
1 8 Admitting Information Hours 1980-1982
1 9 Membership Booklets 1978
1 10 Address Book Circa 1970s-1980s
1 11 Ledger Circa 1970s-1980s
1 12-38 Financial Records 1960-1994
1 39-40 Cancelled Checks 1961-1965
1 41-42 Receipts and Check Stubs Circa 1950s-1980s
1 43-44 Receipt Books Circa 1960s-1980s
1 45 Personal Writings 1977-1983
1 46-48 Correspondence Circa 1960s-1980s
1 49 Miscellaneous Circa 1970s
1 50 Miscellaneous Publications Circa 1970s-1980s
1 51 Newspaper Clippings Circa 1970s
1 52 Photographs Circa 1900s-1910s
1 53 Circular Letters Circa 1960s-1970s
2 Audio Cassette Tapes Circa 1960s-1980s

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Forest Grove, Or.
  • History--Societies, etc.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Cowan, Mary (depositor)