Archives West Finding Aid

Series I consists of governing documents, executive board materials, an officers handbook and over 20 years of the Relay newsletter for the Oregon Industrial Arts Association (OIAA). Later known as the Oregon Technology Education Association (OTEA), this organization merged with the Oregon Vocational Trade and Technical Association (OVTTA) to become the Technology Educators of Oregon (TEO).

Series II consists of administrative and financial records, correspondence, governing documents, meeting agendas, minutes and newsletters of the Oregon Vocational Trade and Technical Association (OVTTA). In 1990 this organization merged with the Oregon Technology Education Association (OTEA) to form the Technology Educators of Oregon (TEO).

Series III consists of various issues of the TEC-ED NEWS from the late 1980s to the late 1990s.

Series IV consists of a complete copy of the organization's revised constitution which was completed on November 6, 1987 and later sent to the membership for approval. The mission of the organization was to "promote a positive image for vocational education throughout the state; to strengthen the member organizations; and to impact legislation and policy formulation, common goals and interests."

Series V consists of issues of The Shop Teacher which was published by the Industrial Arts Department of the Portland Public Schools District. The series also includes undated published material which outlines the importance of industrial education.

Series VI consists of meeting announcements, agendas and minutes of the Technological Educators of Oregon (TEO) executive board. These records document the business of the board along with the activities and programs of the organization.