This collection includes writings, correspondence, photographs, transparencies, slides, negatives, and printed material.

Victor Jorgensen was born in Portland, Oregon on July 8, 1913. He attended the University of Oregon and Reed College before starting work at The Oregonian, where he rose from copy boy to night city editor. It was during that time he became interested in photography as well as writing. Before the advent of World War II, he was on his way to establishing himself nationally in the photography field.

51 Linear Feet 198 boxes

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