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From the Russian Steppe to the Pacific Northwest: The Germans from Russia in Portland, Oregon
A video documentary titled From the Russian Steppe to the Pacific Northwest: The Germans from Russia in Portland, Oregon was produced by Steven Schreiber for the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Convention in Yakima, Washington on June 21, 2003. The documentary has been featured on Portland cable television and is included in the City of Portland's publication titled History of Portland & Oregon - A Selected Bibliography.
Documentary Outline
The documentary is 60 minutes in length and includes a narrative and historical photographs. The video file may be downloaded.
Documentary Outline
- Introduction
- Emigration from Germany to Russia
- Life in Russia
- The Second Emigration
- The Arrival of German-Russian Immigrants in the Northwest and Portland
- Early Portland History
- A Growing Community
- Life in Albina
- The Volga Relief Society
- Church and Religion
- Assimilation and Dispersion
The documentary is 60 minutes in length and includes a narrative and historical photographs. The video file may be downloaded.
Last updated November 14, 2018.