Oregon State Archives

Department of Transportation Records Guide

Record Series Descriptions

Photographic Negatives, Governor and State Agencies

1955-1986
.60 cu.ft.
Arrangement: n/a

Series documents photographic negatives that were processed by the Highway/Transportation Department for the governor's office and other agencies and groups. Subjects include a wide range of governmental and political officials as well as miscellaneous other subjects. The bulk of the negatives document governors from Paul Patterson through Victor Atiyeh including portraits; ceremonies related to signing legislation and proclamations; meeting officials from other states and countries; and awarding honors to individuals and groups. Other subjects include governors' boards and commissions; state agency events, officials, and buildings; and actor Kirk Douglas fishing on Paulina Lake. The series includes a small number of photographic prints. The records are generally arranged chronologically by photograph date.

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