Van Evera Bailey architectural papers, 1928-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bailey, Van Evera(James Van Evera),1903-1980,architect.
Title
Van Evera Bailey architectural papers
Dates
1928-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 cubic feet (2 document cases, 1 flat box and 5 flat file drawers)
Collection Number
Mss 3128
Summary
Collection includes: Scrapbooks, 3 vols., ca. 1943-1954, with clippings, primarily from architectural and design magazines, of Bailey's work; Fireplace and furniture designs; Payroll book, 1 vol., 1950-1952; Biographical sketch; Correspondence, 1942-1968, regarding various architectural jobs; Newspaper clippings; Architectural plans for residences designed by Bailey, primarily in Oregon and California, 1928-1965. Van Evera Bailey (1903-1980) was a Portland architect best known for his residential design work.
Repository
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

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Van Evera Bailey (1903-1980) was a Portland architect best known for his residential design work.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes: Scrapbooks, 3 vols., ca. 1943-1954, with clippings, primarily from architectural and design magazines, of Bailey's work; Fireplace and furniture designs; Payroll book, 1 vol., 1950-1952; Biographical sketch; Correspondence, 1942-1968, regarding various architectural jobs; Newspaper clippings; Architectural plans for residences designed by Bailey, primarily in Oregon and California, 1928-1965.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Van Evera Bailey Architectural Papers, Mss 3128, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Janet Bailey, October 1980.

Separated Materials

Van Evera Bailey architectural photographs collection, Org. Lot 100, Oregon Historical Society Research Library,Portland, Or.

Related Materials

Van Evera Bailey architectural photographs collection, Org. Lot 100, Oregon Historical Society Research Library,Portland, Or.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Architects -- Oregon -- Portland.
  • Architecture, Domestic -- California.
  • Architecture, Domestic -- Oregon.

Family Names

  • Bailey, Van Evera -- (James Van Evera), -- 1903-1980 -- Archives.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings (information artifacts) -- aat
  • Drawings (visual works) -- aat
  • Financial documents. -- aat
  • Letters (correspondence) -- aat
  • Scrapbooks. -- aat