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Willamette Iron and Steel Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1600
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.

Dates: circa 1902-1944

Willamette Iron and Steel Works records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2030
Abstract

Manuscript specifications for a marine-fire-box boiler, a type of steam engine, August 1889, prepared for J. B. Montgomery.

Dates: 1889

Willamette Pulp and Paper Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1004
Abstract

Records of the Willamette Pulp and Paper Company of West Linn, Oregon, including outgoing correspondence, a ledger recording the amount of wood cut, contracts, and financial records. The company was founded in 1889, and later merged with the Crown-Columbia Paper Company and then with the Crown Zellerbach Corporation.

Dates: 1890-1909

Willamette Valley photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1179
Abstract

Five albums of black and white photographs depicting scenes from Salem and the Willamette Valley, including livestock, apples, cherries, fruit orchards, farming practices, migrant farm workers, and hop yards. Also included are images of the Salem mounted police, parades, the state Capitol and members of the Salem Trade Board.

Dates: circa 1910

Mary Willett papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 366
Abstract Mary Willett served as senior teacher for the five-year-old day group at the Swan Island Kaiser Child Service Center in Portland, Oregon, beginning in January 1944. The Kaiser centers served children ages eighteen months to six years, many of whom were children of women working in the shipyard building tankers for use in World War II. The collection consists of brochures and other publications, news clippings, correspondence, teaching materials, and photographs of students, as well as...
Dates: 1943-1993; Majority of material found within 1943-1945

William O. Douglas for President Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence to and from chairman Reuben Lenske, as well as statements, press releases, radio program notes, receipts, scrapbooks, and pamphlets.

Dates: 1952

Ava Williams papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 225
Abstract Ava Williams (1912-2003) performed as a popular music singer and pianist on stages on both coasts of the United States from 1939 to the late 1990s. She grew up in Eastern Oregon and spent her final years in Portland. In the intervening years, she lived and worked in California; New York City; Provincetown and Boston, Massachusetts; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her personal collection spans from her childhood to her death, and includes papers, photographs, and sound and video recordings,...
Dates: 1880-2004

Oral history interview with David R. Williams

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1206
Abstract

Oral history interview with David R. Williams conducted by Elizabeth Reichow from December 16, 1991, to January 16, 1992, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Williams was an attorney in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1991 December 16-1992 January 16

E. R. Williams family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1366
Abstract Partially processed collection consisting primarily of photographic prints and postcards that are of or relate to the extended family of E. R. Williams. The images include scenes of logging and logging camps, railroad trains, blacksmith shops, and a dentist shop, as well as family portraits. Also included is a series of photographs focusing on the filming of "The General" with Buster Keaton. Most of the photographs were taken in the area of Grants Pass, Oregon. Family names mentioned include...
Dates: 1887-1965; Majority of material found within 1899-1930

Harry E. Williams photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 293
Abstract

Black and white panoramic photograph, taken by the L. A. Dix Photo Co. of Tacoma, circa 1917-1919, of Company F, 361st Infantry, United States National Army, at Camp Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Officers in the photo are identified, including Captain H. E. Williams, company commander.

Dates: circa 1917-1919

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Oregon 1716
correspondence 802
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photographs 484
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oral histories (literary genre) 414
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administrative records 282
financial records 208
printed ephemera 203
Home and Family 196
Politics and Politicians 176
Ships and Shipping 174
Fine Arts 168
diaries 167
scrapbooks 163
Architecture 151
clippings (information artifacts) 151
Military 143
legal documents 140
Pioneers 134
Clubs and Societies 124
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Oregon -- Politics and government -- 20th century 109
Washington (State) 109
Women 108
photograph albums 106
Legislators -- Oregon 105
reports 104
Diaries 93
Justice, Administration of -- Oregon 88
Lawyers -- Oregon -- Portland 88
Religion 82
Architectural Drawings 77
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reminiscences 74
Immigrants -- Oregon 72
Judges -- Oregon 71
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 69
certificates 69
Civil Procedure and Courts 68
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speeches (documents) 65
Elementary and Secondary Education 63
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building plans 62
Overland journeys to the Pacific 58
drawings (visual works) 56
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ships plans 47
California 46
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manuscripts for publication 40
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blueprints (reprographic copies) 37
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newsletters 27
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Language
English 3450
French 32
German 18
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Names
Digregorio, Charles 91
Oregon. Legislative Assembly 88
Raman, Sankar 72
Strassmaier, James 67
Hansen, Clark 62
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Dodds, Linda S. 60
Republican Party (Or.) 52
Democratic Party (Or.) 49
Immigrant Story (Hillsboro, Or.) 42
United States. District Court (Oregon) 38
Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011 37
O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) 37
Watts, Roberta 27
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest 24
United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society 23
Northwest Power Planning Council (U.S.) 20
Oregon. Supreme Court 19
United States. Congress. Senate 19
Johnston, J. H. (John H.), 1855-1944 18
Harmon, Rick 17
Oregon Historical Society 16
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.) 15
Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974 15
Portland Rose Festival (Portland, Or.) 15
Portland General Electric Company 14
Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987 14
McCall, Tom, 1913-1983 13
Oregonian (Firm) 13
Johnson, Curtis 12
Minidoka Relocation Center 12
Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.) 12
Dollahite, Nancy E. 11
Oregon Journal (Firm) 11
United States. Army 11
University of Oregon 11
Kolisch, Marian W. 10
Meier & Frank (Portland, Or.) 10
Neuberger, Richard L. (Richard Lewis), 1912-1960 10
Oregon. Circuit Court (Multnomah County) 10
Oregon. Court of Appeals 10
Pendleton Round-Up 10
Yaw’s Top Notch (Portland, Or.) 10
Atiyeh, Victor 9
Dilg, Janice (Janice Lynn) 9
Hudson's Bay Company 9
Oregon (Battleship) 9
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation 9
Angelus Studio (Portland, Or.) 8
Boe, Jason, 1929-1990 8
Edwards, Cecil L. 8
Fred Meyer, Inc. 8
Green, Edith, 1910-1987 8
McLoughlin, John, 1784-1857 8
Portland Public Schools (Or.) 8
Reed College (Portland, Or.) 8
Roberts, Betty, 1923-2011 8
Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, Or.) 8
United States. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit) 8
Vaughan, Thomas, 1924-2013 8
Gifford, Benjamin A. 7
Goldschmidt, Neil E., 1940- 7
Hartman, Judy 7
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) 7
Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881 7
McArthur, Lewis L. 7
McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944 7
Oregon Geographic Names Board 7
United States. Congress. House 7
Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009 7
Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888 6
Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861 6
Failing, Henry, 1834-1898 6
Frank, Gerry (1923) 6
Gates, John, 1829-1888 6
Howard, Vinita M., 1928- 6
McArthur, Lewis A. (Lewis Ankeny), 1883-1951 6
Mehren, Elizabeth 6
Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905 6
Neuberger, Maurine B. (Maurine Brown), 1907-2000 6
Oregon. Circuit Court (Lane County) 6
Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives 6
Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State 6
Portland (Or.). Bureau of Police 6
Portland (Or.). Fire Department 6
Portland Art Association (Portland, Or.). Museum Art School 6
Portland Art Museum (Or.) 6
Portland Assembly Center (Portland, Or.) 6
Portland Civic Theatre (Portland, Or.) 6
Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.) 6
Rankin, Tex (John Gilbert), 1894-1947 6
Shaver Transportation Company (Portland, Or.) 6
Smith family 6
Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway 6
Sprague, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1887-1969 6
Straub, Robert W. 6
Sweetland, Monroe, 1910-2006 6
Tule Lake Relocation Center 6
United States. Attorney (Oregon) 6
University of Oregon. Medical School 6
Washington Public Power Supply System 6
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