Oscar Beck papers
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
- 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
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.
Creator
- Beck, Oscar Terry Peter, 1883- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Oscar Beck papers
- 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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Portland OR 97205 United States
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