Carl A. Schram papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1801

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Carl A. Schram include correspondence, 1911-1953, regarding his activities in and contributions to Waverley Country Club and other organizations, as well as to Republican politicians, including Douglas McKay. Also included is correspondence, 1922-1957, regarding the Parker-Schram Company's financial concerns and construction projects.

Dates

Creation: 1911-1957

Creator

Schram, Carl A., 1892-1957 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Carl Allen Schram (1892-1957) was born in Oregon City and served as assistant mill manager of Powell River Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. in Canada before forming the Parker-Schram Company, construction contractors, with Charles Parker in 1920. The partnership lasted until Schram's death. Among the company's best-known projects were the Lake Washington pontoon bridge and the water-level highway from Portland to The Dalles.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Carl Allen Schram (1892-1957) was born in Oregon City and formed the Parker-Schram Company, construction contractors, with Charles Parker in 1920. Among the company's best-known projects were the Lake Washington pontoon bridge and the water-level highway from Portland to The Dalles. Collection includes correspondence regarding Schram's activities in and contributions to Waverley Country Club and other organizations, as well as to Republican politicians. Also included is correspondence regarding the Parker-Schram Company's financial concerns and construction projects.