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Columbus Day Storm collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1058

Scope and Contents

Collection includes newspaper and magazine articles, 1962-1965, about the Columbus Day Storm in Portland, Oregon, on October 12, 1962, and its aftermath; contemporary printed material, 1962; and personal accounts of the storm, 1962.

Dates

  • 1962-1965

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 Columbus Day Storm hit the Pacific Northwest on October 12, 1962, causing more than 45 fatalities in Oregon, Washington, and California.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (4 foldersĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection includes materials relating to the Columbus Day Storm in Portland, Oregon, on October 12, 1962, and its aftermath.

Title
Guide to the Columbus Day Storm collection
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

Contact:
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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