Oscar Beck papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1430

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, 1902-1950, with Clifton N. McArthur and Frederick Steiwer; notebooks, 1905-1932; notes on construction jobs, 1924-1950; documents of the Portland Cement Co.; reports and specifications regarding engineering activities in the Portland area; and memorabilia.

Dates

Creation: 1902-1950

Creator

Beck, Oscar Terry Peter, 1883- (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.

Biographical note

Oscar Terry Peter Beck, born in 1883, was a testing engineer in Portland, Oregon, circa 1900-1946.

Extent

.9 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Oscar Terry Peter Beck was a testing engineer in Portland, Oregon, circa 1900-1946. Collection includes correspondence with Clifton N. McArthur and Frederick Steiwer; notes on construction jobs; documents of the Portland Cement Co.; and reports and specifications regarding engineering activities in the Portland area.