The Joseph Paquet papers primarily consist of diaries (1856; 1870; 1874-1923) and of notebooks and memo books. Among these are notebooks with specifications for the steamers Arrow No. 2, Astorian, Bailey Gatzert, Heather, Tahoma, and Telephone No. 2, the Albina ferry boat, and others; a ledger; and books with bid estimates and construction notes on ships, barges, fishwheels, docks, and other projects. The collection also includes general letters, notes, bills and receipts.