James H. Polhemus diary
Scope and Contents
Diary, 1 volume, 1936, primarily regarding James Polhemus's business activities.
Dates
- 1936
Creator
- Polhemus, James Henry, 1887- (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
James H. Polhemus (born 1887) was the chief engineer and general manager of the Port of Portland, 1923-1936. He rebuilt and modernized the Portland drydocks, helped secure the site for the Swan Island Airport and founded the Portland Dredging Company, 1928-1930.
Extent
0.12 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
James H. Polhemus (born 1887) was the chief engineer and general manager of the Port of Portland, 1923-1936. Collection consists of a diary primarily regarding his business activities.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lib. Acc. 19948.
Creator
- Polhemus, James Henry, 1887- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the James H. Polhemus diary
- 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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Portland OR 97205 United States
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