Joseph Hornung papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2234

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Joseph Hornung include emigration documents from Germany, 1872, in German, with translation by Carl F. Nitz; a certificate of membership in the Vigilance Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the Portland Fire Department; citizenship documents, 1884 and 1919; and a certified copy, dated 1919, of an 1888 marriage return for Joseph and Louise Wilhelm. Also included are items related to Hornung's service at the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, including documents from May 1884 and November 1885 appointing Hornung to first assistant keeper, acting keeper, and then keeper of the lighthouse; and a letter to Hornung concerning repairs to the landing bridge.

Dates

Creation: 1872-1919

Creator

Hornung, Joseph (Person)
Nitz, Carl (Translator, 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

Joseph Hornung immigrated to Oregon from Germany in 1872. He became keeper of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in 1884.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Abstract

Joseph Hornung immigrated to Oregon from Germany in 1872. He became keeper of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in 1884. Papers include emigration and citizenship documents, a certified copy of a marriage return, and appointment documents and a letter related to Hornung's service at the lighthouse.