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Astoria

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

200 H.P. diesel ferry boat plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss4016
Abstract

Two plans on 1 sheet for a 200 horsepower diesel ferry boat for the Astoria-North Beach Ferry Company, designed by J. H. Johnston.

Dates: circa 1900-1950

Astoria, Columbia River

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5304
Abstract

Engraving depicting Astoria and the Columbia River from art by Alfred T. Agate.

Dates: circa 1830-1846

Astoria, Oregon, Finnish theater groups photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 908
Abstract

Collection consists of black and white photographs depicting actors and productions of Finnish theater groups in Astoria, Oregon, at least one affiliated with the Työmies Society. Most of the prints have the name of the author Walter Mattila written on the back, along with the names of people in the photographs and other information.

Dates: circa 1914-1929

Astoria Packing Company minute book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2720
Abstract

Minute book contains minutes, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and list of stockholders. The Astoria Packing Company was incorporated in 1878 by M. J. Kinney, James Young and William S. Sibson for "preserving ... all edibles in the State of Oregon and elsewhere."

Dates: 1878-1893

Biographical sketch of I. W. Case, Esq.

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2122
Abstract

Typescript carbon copy biography of I. W. Case, pioneer of Astoria, Oregon, by E. C. Holden, secretary of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce, 1892.

Dates: 1892

Cirkut prints photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 220
Abstract

Collection consists of two black and white panoramic photographs: one by Frank Woodfield that depicts damaged buildings and blocks of rubble in Astoria, Oregon, after the fire of 1922; and one group portrait of employees of the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway, taken in 1928.

Dates: 1922-1928

Frank W. Woodfield photograph of Astoria, Oregon fire aftermath

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1410
Dates: 1922 December

J. H. D. Gray papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 758
Abstract

Copy book of financial records and letters kept by Captain J. H. D. Gray of Astoria, Oregon, 1887-1890, including shipping and real estate records, some for the Astoria Real Estate Company. Also included is an appointment document for J. H. D. Gray to pilot commissioner by Oregon Governor W. W. Thayer, 1880.

Dates: 1880-1890

Hermon Camp Leonard papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2259
Abstract

Collection includes a typescript copy of a diary by Hermon Camp Leonard, with entries noting arrivals and departures of ships in Astoria, and including poetry and Chinook terms. Also included is a photograph of an affidavit dated March 16, 1907, concerning exports by Leonard.

Dates: 1850-1907

Log book of the ship Beaver

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 809
Abstract

Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, with most entries made during a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812. The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.

Dates: 1811-1817; Majority of material found within 1811 December-1812 July