PARC Visit Request Form

The Portland Archives & Records Center (PARC) is happy to host your workgroup, organization, or class in our Research Room! We are excited to introduce students and community members of all ages to archives and to Portland’s City records. Help us plan your visit by completing and submitting this form at least 15 business days before your scheduled visit.

Requests are not finalized until you receive a confirmation email from PARC staff with additional instructions on visiting the archives and what to expect.

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* Your Name

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* Email address

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* Affiliation

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* Proposed date and time

Visits are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10:00am - 11:30am or 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Please respond with your first and second choices for a date and time. If our standard days and appointment times don't work with your class schedule, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate you.

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* Number of attendees

We can accommodate up to 30 people in the Research Room, though we only have seating for 15. If your class size is more than 15 students, some will need to stand. If your class size is more than 30 students, please let us know, and we will discuss alternatives.

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* Class session type

Below are typical types of class sessions we conduct at the Archives. If you have a different request, please write it in using the "Other" choice, and we will consider if we have the space and resources to accommodate you. Please note that if students need to do in-depth research with additional materials pulled on the spot, they should work within our normal operations and make individual research appointments.

Overview of archives and using archives followed by tour of the Archives stacks (capacity: 30 attendees)

Overview of archives, using archives, and an overview of our collections that includes a small selection of archival materials on general Portland history to view in a group setting. This session provides time for Q&A, but no opportunity to do research (capacity: 30 attendees)

Overview of archives, using archives, and an overview of our collections that includes a small selection of archival materials on a topic specific to your group to view in a group setting. You will be responsible for collaborating with the archivist on choosing the materials at least 5 business days before the archives session. This session provides time for Q&A, but no opportunity for to do research(capacity: 30 attendees).

Overview of archives and using archives followed by student-conducted research on a pre-specified topic(s) in smaller breakout groups. You will be responsible for choosing the materials and notifying the archivist at least 5 business days before the archives session. No more than 5 breakout groups, and students will only work with the materials chosen for the session (capacity: 20 attendees)

Other (please specify)

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* Research topic

Is there a specific topic your group is interested in? Are there specific materials you want to use for the class? You can search our catalo g, and list record numbers for materials below if you have specific requests.

PARC Visit Request Form

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* Your Name

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* Email address

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* Affiliation

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* Number of attendees

We can accommodate up to 30 people in the Research Room, though we only have seating for 15. If your class size is more than 15 students, some will need to stand. If your class size is more than 30 students, please let us know, and we will discuss alternatives.

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* Research topic

Is there a specific topic your group is interested in? Are there specific materials you want to use for the class? You can search our catalo g, and list record numbers for materials below if you have specific requests.

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* If you are planning an in-class exercise, please describe below. If no exercise is planned, please proceed to the following question.

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* What are you hoping for your group to gain from their time at the City Archives?

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* Is there anything else you would like us to know as we plan for your group visit?

PARC Visit Request Form

Question Title

* Your Name

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* Email address

Question Title

* Affiliation

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* Number of attendeesWe can accommodate up to 30 people in the Research Room, though we only have seating for 15. If your class size is more than 15 students, some will need to stand. If your class size is more than 30 students, please let us know, and we will discuss alternatives.

Question Title

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* Research topicIs there a specific topic your group is interested in? Are there specific materials you want to use for the class? You can search our catalog, and list record numbers for materials below if you have specific requests.

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* If you are planning an in-class exercise, please describe below. If no exercise is planned, please proceed to the following question.

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* What are you hoping for your group to gain from their time at the City Archives?

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* Is there anything else you would like us to know as we plan for your group visit?

* Number of attendees

We can accommodate up to 30 people in the Research Room, though we only have seating for 15. If your class size is more than 15 students, some will need to stand. If your class size is more than 30 students, please let us know, and we will discuss alternatives.

* Research topic

Is there a specific topic your group is interested in? Are there specific materials you want to use for the class? You can search our catalo g, and list record numbers for materials below if you have specific requests.