Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of photographs of ships that Willamette Iron and Steel Company either built or worked on from World War II to the 1960s, collected by long-time employee Joseph Meyers. Other photographs include aerial views of the company's site and photographs of parts and equipment manufactured by the company. The collection's printed materials include promotional brochures, instructional manuals, and programs for ship launchings and sea trials.
Dates
- 1942-1969
Creator
- Meyers, Joseph P. (Joseph Phillip), 1910-1997 (Collector, 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.
Administrative History
Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon in 1865 and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. The company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works in 1904 after moving from downtown Portland to the waterfront. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the Unites States government. In 1946, the company was sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. The company was also known as Wisco.
Biographical Note
Joseph Phillip Meyers (1910-1997) was a marine engineer at Willamette Iron and Steel Company in Portland, Oregon.
Extent
0.72 Cubic Feet (2 letter document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs and ephemera relating to the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. The materials were collected by Joseph Meyers (1910-1997), a marine engineer who worked for the company.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in two series: Series 1. Printed materials; Series 2. Photographs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Negatives are not available for direct access. Contact library staff for assistance.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mary Meyers, August 2017 (Lib. Acc. 29095).
Separated Materials
Company badge was separated to Museum Collections, Oregon Historical Society.
Creator
- Meyers, Joseph P. (Joseph Phillip), 1910-1997 (Collector, Person)
- White, Helen B. (Photographer, Person)
- Ackroyd Photography Inc. (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
- Delano Studios (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
- Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation (Photographer, Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jeffrey A. Hayes
- Date
- 2018
- 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.
Revision Statements
- 2018; 2020-2021: Revised to reflect change in collection title and a consolidation in housing; revised to conform to current standards.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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