Police Surveillance Files, Racist Maps, and Other Secrets Hidden in the City Archives

Описание: The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor moment of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn maps. The archivists like to say they have the receipts for everything the city has ever done, in public or private. Today we're revisiting a conversation with City Archivist Madeline Moya about what’s inside this archive — and how it helps hold local government accountable.



This episode originally aired on Oct. 30, 2025



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