County Archives

The County Records Program maintains archival records for use by county agencies and public researchers. Archival records are records that have been identified for permanent retention on agency records retention schedules, records that are included on the Multnomah County Historical Records Inventory, or records that were created in 1920 or earlier.

Research Rules

Reference Area Rules

Procedure for Research into County Archival Records Containing Protected Health Information (PHI)

The archival records maintained by the County Records Program have varying levels of arrangement and description. The list below is not exhaustive - there are many archival records not included below. If you have reference needs, please Contact the County Records Program for assistance

Finding Aids

Department of Library Services

Portland Exposition Center and County Fair

County Fair Administrative History

BOCC

Contact Information:

The Records Center is located at 1620 S.E. 190th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97233. Our interoffice mail address is 425/Records. If you have any questions regarding our services, call Will, Kevin, Terry or Dwight at 503-988-3741 . Our FAX number is 503-988-3754. Or, use the following link to e-mail the Records & Distribution Services Manager: Dwight D. Wallis