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PCC 50th Anniversary Digital Photo Collection

In preparation for the 50th Anniversary, the historical photos from the Records Center were digitized. These photos help describe the rich history of the college, and the hard work it took to get PCC where it is today. This digital repository was created by the Records Center in collaboration with the Library.

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  • Collection: PCC 50th Anniversary Digital Photo Collection
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Board of Directors engage in hands-on planning for the Rock Creek campus.

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Board of Directors engage in hands-on discussion of the Rock Creek Campus site map.

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Committee meeting on organizational planning.

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Portland Community College float in parade in Portland.

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Annual Children’s Clean Water Festival at Rock Creek Campus.

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Raleigh C. Owens, former professional American football player. First of two photos accompanying a letter to PCC regarding a proposed visit from R. C. Owens.

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Raleigh C. Owens, former professional American football player, in action. Second of two photos accompanying a letter to PCC regarding a proposed visit from R. C. Owens.

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The Public Night School began offering classes in old Portland High School from November 11, 1889. This is the first public school building. The image was printed in the Sunday Oregonian, Picture Page, March 31, 1963. In 1921, the Public Night School became the Vocational and Adult Education Division of Portland Public Schools, which was later established as Portland Community College in 1961.

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Portland Community College began as the Vocational and Adult Education Division of the Portland Public Schools in 1961. Original location next to Portland Apprentice School.

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Students work with movie camera for film production.