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Upper deck plan for steamer Faxon No. 2

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 4026

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 1 plan on 1 sheet; at the top is written "Str. 'Faxon No. 2' " and below that, "Upper Deck." The plan is a top view showing the size and location of the ladies cabin, dining room, office, steam drum, bar, pantry, toilet, and compartments with the number of beds. Parts of the plan are smudged. It is unknown whether the plan is original or a later reproduction. Stamped on the plan is: "Oregon Historical Society - Portland, Oregon / from collection of L. C. Hosford."

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1850-1950

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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 shared oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Plan of the upper deck for a steamer identified on the plan as "Faxon No. 2." The plan is a top view showing the size and location of the ladies cabin, dining room, office, steam drum, bar, pantry, toilet, and compartments with the number of beds.

Processing Information

Collection was titled "Faxon No. 2 (Steamship) plans" prior to November 2022.

Title
Guide to the upper deck plan for steamer Faxon No. 2
Status
Completed
Date
2012; revised 2022
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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