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Steel industry and trade -- Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9469
Abstract

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur conducted by Nancie Fadeley from April 16 from June 8, 1982. McArthur discusses his work on the book "Oregon Geographic Names," and his career as an industrial engineer for the Ray F. Becker Company.

Dates: 1982 April 16-June 8

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2526
Abstract

Oral history interview with Lewis L. McArthur conducted by Sieglinde Smith from January 19 to February 15, 2001. McArthur discusses his early life and his career in the steel industry in Oregon.

Dates: 2001 January 19-February 15

Oregon Iron and Steel Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1785
Abstract

Unprocessed collection of records of the Oregon Iron and Steel Company, including account books and miscellaneous business documents. Also includes materials relating to Paul F. Murphy and Paul B. Murphy and their families.

Dates: circa 1900-1950

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