Theodore Patrick Flynn papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2659

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes biographical materials, patents, blueprints, specifications, reports, photographs, clippings, a photo album, and memorabilia, 1931-1963, regarding design of specialized equipment used in forestry and construction work, particularly for controlling forest fires.

Dates

1931-1963

Creator

Flynn, Theodore Patrick, 1891-1954 (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

Theodore Patrick Flynn (1891-1954) was an equipment development engineer for the U.S. Forest Service, Region 6, and director of the USFS Equipment Laboratory in Portland, Oregon, 1936-1949.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 legal document case; 1 slim legal document case; 1 flat box (16x20x4); 1 oversize folder (20x24); 1 oversize folder (30x42))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Theodore Patrick Flynn (1891-1954) was an equipment development engineer for the U.S. Forest Service, Region 6, and director of the USFS Equipment Laboratory in Portland, Oregon, 1936-1949. Collection includes biographical materials, patents, blueprints, specifications, reports, photographs, clippings, a photo album, and memorabilia regarding design of specialized equipment used in forestry and construction work, particularly for controlling forest fires.