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Bosnian Refugees in Portland
Year
1998
War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.
Type
Writing
Title
Somali Refugees in Portland
Year
1998
The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.
Type
published content
Title
Living at the YMCA, Portland, 1993
Year
1995
Bert Cass captures an image of Barry Bernard in his room at the YMCA in Portland.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Superhero Lady Armwrestlers of Portland
Year
2014
As the National Women's Armwrestling Championship in Washington, D.C. gets closer, the women of the Superhero Lady Armwrestlers of Portland are preparing for the competition. Greta Moran documents the preparation that one of the wrestlers goes through to be ready to compete.
Type
Photography
Title
Harbor Masters - The Tugboats That Govern Portland Harbor
Year
2007
Liz Lance documents the tug boat activity in Portland Harbor.
Type
Photography
Title
Sounds of Democracy: Free Piano at Portland
Year
2005
Cecilia Duchano captures a photograph of Matt Araujo playing an upright piano and singing in a room at the Portland Public Library.
Type
published content
Title
Monica Walsh, Portland, 1992
Year
1995
Kate D. Philbrick captures a photograph of Monica Walsh, a waitress in Portland's Old Port area.
Type
Photography
Title
From Sudan, From Portland
Year
2007
Matthew McInnis documents the life of Alfred Jacob, a man from Sudan living in Portland.
Type
published content
Title
Francis O'Brien- Portland's Philosopher-Bookman
Year
1986
For Francis O'Brien, books, life, and history are interconnected like a honeycomb. Sarah Collins visits O'Brien at his home in Portland to learn about his love for books and his philosophies.
Type
published content
Title
Fonnie, A Retired Fisherman, Portland, 1987
Year
1995
Pam Berry captures an image of Fonnie, a retired fisherman, smoking outside of the Custom House Wharf in Portland.
Type
Photography
Title
Portland City Crossing Guards (Corner Commandos)
Year
1998
Britta-Lena Lasko documents the work of crossing guards in Portland.
Type
published content
Title
Traditional Cambodian Wedding, Portland, 1992
Year
1995
Frank G. Miller captures a scene from a traditional Cambodian wedding within Portland.
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