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The Living Archive

Vanport former residents and flood survivors. descendants, historians, media makers, artists, educators, students, and neighbors have worked together for the past ten years. We co-created the most extensive collection of first-hand memories of life in Vanport, the devastating flood, and its aftermath. Enjoy a taste of it!

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Evelyn Bolme: How We Knew We Were Indian
Evelyn Bolme: How We Knew We Were Indian
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicSeptember 28, 2020Vanport, Vanport Flood, Indigenous History, Native AmericanComment
Ed Washington: It Was Their Home
Ed Washington: It Was Their Home
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicSeptember 25, 2020Vanport, Vanport Flood, Black HistoryComment
Vanport History Ride with Pedalpalooza
Vanport History Ride with Pedalpalooza
Educational ResourceVanport MosaicAugust 28, 2020Vanport, Tour, Map, Vanport Flood, FestivalComment
The Vanport Mosaic Tour of Historic Sites - by Jason King
The Vanport Mosaic Tour of Historic Sites - by Jason King
Educational ResourceVanport MosaicAugust 28, 2020Vanport, Tour, Map, Vanport Flood, FestivalComment
"Sting Like A Bee": Kent Ford and the Portland Black Panthers
"Sting Like A Bee": Kent Ford and the Portland Black Panthers
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicJune 4, 2020Comment
Clifford Cole: "The U by The Slough"
Clifford Cole: "The U by The Slough"
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicMay 25, 2020Comment
The Vanport Flood: Photos from Oregon Historical Society Collection
The Vanport Flood: Photos from Oregon Historical Society Collection

From the PSU Archives

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Photo SetVanport MosaicApril 12, 2019ResourceComment
Thelma Glover: Step By Step
Thelma Glover: Step By Step
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicApril 11, 2019Comment
Holly Elkins: Our Nation of Melting Pots
Holly Elkins: Our Nation of Melting Pots
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicApril 11, 2019Comment
Albert Oyama: Never Again
Albert Oyama: Never Again
Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicApril 3, 2019Comment
“Dikes are Safe at Present”: The 1948 Columbia River Flood and the Destruction of Vanport

Digital Exhibits from the PSU Archives

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Digital ExhibitGuest UserApril 3, 2019Comment
Jackie Winters: We Took Care of Each Other
Jackie Winters: We Took Care of Each Other

Sen Jackie Winters shares her memories of life in Vanport.

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Video, Oral HistoryVanport MosaicApril 1, 2019Comment

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