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William H. Maas Scrapbook, 1911-1943View associated digital content.

The William H. Maas Scrapbook is comprised of newspaper clippings documenting the career and related activities of Sergeant William Henry Maas of the Portland, Oregon police force between 1911 and 1943. Specifically, the clippings document such topics as notable crimes and fires in and around Portland, scandals within the Portland city police force and government, police force benefits and labor issues, Prohibition raids, and the policing of Japanese-Americans during World War II. William Maas was born in Michigan in 1880, and lived and worked in Portland until his death in 1943.

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ID: MSS Maas
Extent: 0.1 cubic feet
Scope and Content Notes
Biographical / Historical Notes
Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.
Arrangement
Preferred Citation: William H. Maas Scrapbook (MSS Maas), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Acquisition Note: Collection was purchased in April 2016.
Acquired: 2016.
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