Willamette Iron and Steel Company records

Collection

Identifier: Mss1600

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944.

Dates

Creation: circa 1902-1944

Creator

Willamette Iron and Steel Company (Organization)

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

In 1865, the Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. In 1904, after moving from its downtown location to the waterfront, the company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. In 1946, the company was sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. Later, the company was also known as Wisco.

Extent

184 Cubic Feet (81 record cartons; 1 document case; 1 small telescoping box; 1 large telescoping box; 1 flat box (16x20); 1 flat box (20x24); 17 rectangular tubes; loose and rolled plans in flat files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944. Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, in 1865, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. It changed names several times and was variously known as Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation, Willamette Iron and Steel Company, and Wisco.