From the University Archives: the Vanport Extension Center, 1946-48

Vanport's "Veterans Village"

Cover of Vanport Center brochure in mid-1940s

The cover of a recruitment brochure circulated by the Oregon State System of Higher Education, circa 1947.

This Vanport brochure continues the emphasis on meeting the needs of veterans and their families, promoting furnished apartments "modern in every respect," laundry rooms with "electric washing machines," and a range of childcare and early educations services.

Vanport Brochure

Interior pages of the brochure with information on course offerings, tuition, and housing.

Vanport Brochure: Housing and Courses
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