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World War, 1939-1945 -- Oregon -- Portland -- Engineering and construction

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2547
Abstract

Records and memorabilia of the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation of Portland, Oregon. Materials include reports, instructional manuals and informational pamphlets, photograph albums, and souvenir publications. The Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation (sometimes called the Oregon Shipbuilding Company) was one of three shipyards that Henry J. Kaiser established in Portland and in Vancouver, Washington, to produce vessels during World War II. The company's manager was Albert Bauer (1900-1993).

Dates: 1941-1992; Majority of material found within 1941-1948

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2651
Abstract

Small binder containing information on vessels built, sponsors, employment levels, facilities, and related matters.

Dates: circa 1944-1945