Kaiser, Henry J., 1882-1967
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Cor van Haasteren comic about construction of Liberty ships in Portland, Oregon
Collection
Identifier: Coll 1111
Abstract
Color comic, titled "Their Day!," by Dutch artist Cor van Haasteren. The 23-page comic depicts the construction of Liberty ships in Portland, Oregon, and, in particular, a visit by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Portland shipyards. Van Haasteren worked on the comic in the 1990s, completing his work in 1997. However, he was unable to find a publisher.
Dates:
1991-1997
Kaiser Company letters to Swan Island tanker production workers
Collection
Identifier: Coll811
Abstract
Two letters sent to Swan Island Shipyard tanker production workers by Kaiser Shipyards owner Henry J. Kaiser and manager A. R. Nieman during World War II. The letters congratulate the workers on building a record number of tankers.
Dates:
1944 October 27
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- Subject: Portland X