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Photograph of S. S. Quito crew members

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1127

Scope and Contents

One mounted black and white photograph, circa 1900-1922, of six unidentified members of the crew of the S. S. Quito. They are on the deck, facing front and in uniform. The two men in front are seated in wicker chairs, and the other four are standing in a row behind them. Handwritten on the back of the mounting are the words: "With compliments from Victor Van Egdom / S. S. Quito / Portland (Oregon)."

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1900-1922

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.

Historical note

The S. S. Quito was built by Russell & Co. in 1900 for the Ocean Navigation Co. On August 7, 1922, Quito with a crew of 28, sank 150 miles from the Tyne.

Extent

0.16 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

One mounted black and white photograph of six unidentified members of the crew of the S. S. Quito. They are on the deck, facing front and in uniform.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Walter C. Lundberg, November 1985 (Lib. Acc. 17498, Photo Acc. 985D132).

Processing Information

Collection was titled "The crew of the S. S. Quito" prior to October 2022.

Subject

Title
Guide to the photograph of S. S. Quito crew members
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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