Leslie G. Ehmann papers
Scope and Contents
Collection includes catalogs, specifications and price lists for Esco and Hyster products, 1941-1984, including lift trucks, logging equipment, rigging equipment and swage presses; patents; and plans for an adjustable rubber coupling, 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 55.8 x 86 cm., 1953.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1984
Creator
- Ehmann, Leslie G., -1984 (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
Leslie G. Ehmann was born in Fresno, California and came to Portland, Oregon, in 1914. He attended Benson Polytechnic High School, joined Esco Corp. in 1936, served as an engineer and designer, and retired in 1971. He designed lift truck components for Hyster Company.
Extent
1.25 Cubic Feet (2 document cases and 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Leslie G. Ehmann attended Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, joined Esco Corp. in 1936, served as an engineer and designer, and retired in 1971. He also designed lift truck components for Hyster Company. Collection includes catalogs, specifications and price lists for Esco and Hyster products, 1941-1984, including lift trucks, logging equipment, rigging equipment and swage presses; patents; and plans for an adjustable rubber coupling.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the estate of Les Ehmann, August 1984.
Subject
- Esco Corporation (Organization)
- Hyster Company (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Leslie G. Ehmann papers
- 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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