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Evan T. Phillips papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2551

Scope and Contents

Collection includes specification books, supplier directories, level book and estimate books, 5 volumes, 1929-1936; catalogs and rosters, 1931-1952; blueprints for construction equipment, 5 sheets, 1929-1934; estimate sheets, 1909-1934; specifications for the Bonneville Dam, 1934; and specifications, sections, elevations and plans for the Vista St. Clair Apartments, designed by Victor N. Jones & Associates, at 1000 SW Vista Ave. in Portland, Oregon, 1950.

Dates

  • 1909-1952

Creator

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

Evan T. Phillips (1887-1961) was an estimator for George H. Buckler Company and vice president of Smith Phillips Company, both general contractors.

Extent

0.61 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Evan T. Phillips (1887-1961) was an estimator for George H. Buckler Company and vice president of Smith Phillips Company, both general contractors. Collection includes specification books, supplier directories, level book, and estimate books and sheets; catalogs and rosters; and blueprints for construction equipment. Also included are specifications for the Bonneville Dam, and specifications, sections, elevations and plans for the Vista St. Clair Apartments in Portland, Oregon.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Nan Phillips, January 1976 (Lib. Acc. 13536).

Title
Guide to the Evan T. Phillips 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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