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Black History Month Display – “Creating an Archival Collection”

In celebration of Black History Month, the Oregon Multicultural Archives presents the display “Creating an Archival Collection: St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Parish Records.” The display includes three components: 1. “Archivist Jargon”: 5 simple terms that will have you talking like a pro: Archives can … Continue reading

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Braceros Program Photographs Exhibit

In honor of Latino/a Heritage Month, the Oregon Multicultural Archives presents ”The Braceros Collection” a photographic exhibit documenting the Bracero Program in Oregon. In 1942 the United States government signed a labor agreement with Mexico that allowed its male citizens to … Continue reading

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Oregon Chinese Disinterment Documents Online Exhibit

 In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Month, the OMA presents the The Oregon Chinese Disinterment Documents Display and Online Exhibit In early 2010, an anonymous donor gave a box of documents to public radio’s Northwest News Network pertaining to … Continue reading

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Women of the Oregon Multicultural Archives Display

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Oregon Multicultural Archives is celebrating by recognizing eight incredible women of African-American, Asian-American, Latino/a, and Native American heritage:              Annette Green          Jean Moule                         Ruth Nomura-Tanbara        Hazel Kimiko Kusachi-Calhoun                                      Erlinda Gonzales-Berry     Annabelle … Continue reading

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Celebrate Black History in Oregon!

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month, the OMA is highlighting the Urban League of Portland’s history of community service and several of its past prominent leaders within the organization. Since 1945 the Urban League … Continue reading

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Did you know that the first Powwow at OSU sponsored by the Native American Club took place over thirty years ago, in October of 1977? The Oregon Stater and the Beaver Yearbook covered the event and we have photos to … Continue reading

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Celebrate Latino/a Heritage Month!

Although Latino/a Heritage Month does not officially begin until the 15th of September, we are celebrating a bit early this year by physically and digitally sharing archival material related to OSU’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and the Centro Cultural César … Continue reading

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