Laurette Kenney collection on the amphibious vehicle Laurette
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of typescript reminiscences, 2 pages, 1978, recounting how Laurette Kenney met Myron E. Howe, the inventor of an amphibious vehicle, and the naming of the second model Laurette; original and photocopy newspaper clippings and photos of the Laurette, circa 1931; and brochures and other ephemera about the Laurette and the Lottafun Amusement Company, circa 1931.
Dates
- 1931-1978
Creator
- Kenney, Laurette, 1908- (Compiler, 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.
Extent
.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of Laurette Kenney's typescript reminiscences of meeting Myron E. Howe, the inventor of an amphibious vehicle, and the naming of the second model Laurette. Also included are clippings, photos, brochures, and other ephemera about the Laurette and the Lottafun Amusement Company.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Laurette Wheeler Kenney, February 1978.
Creator
- Kenney, Laurette, 1908- (Compiler, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Laurette Kenney collection on the amphibious vehicle Laurette
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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