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Railroads

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

William K. Dyche collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 856
Abstract

Collection includes typescript documents discussing William K. Dyche's logging and railroad work experiences from 1899-1915 in Wyoming, in Idaho, and in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and with the Algoma Lumber Co.

Dates: circa 1900-1953

Economic importance of early transcontinental railroads: Pacific Northwest

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1634
Abstract

Typescript of "Economic importance of early transcontinental railroads: Pacific Northwest," 246 pages.

Dates: circa 1970

Lewis R. Fields papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2209
Abstract

Lewis R. Fields (1856-1924) came to Portland, Oregon in 1875 and began working for the Southern Pacific Railroad, ultimately becoming general superintendent of the system's lines in Oregon. Papers include a souvenir book, 1914, of Fields' farewell dinner upon his retirement from the Southern Pacific Railroad; photocopy newspaper clippings regarding his retirement, 1914, and his death, 1924; and manuscript letters of condolence, 1924, sent to his son, Roy Fields, upon his death.

Dates: 1914-1924

Great Northern calendar portraits

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5343
Abstract

Collection consists of color prints, based on original portraits by Winold Reiss, that were used in Great Northern Railway calendars, as well as full pages from the calendars.

Dates: circa 1931-1932

Great Northern Railroad photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 183
Abstract

Album of black and white photographs taken during construction of the Cascade Tunnel in Washington state by the Great Northern Railway. Many of the photographs depict scenes of or near the West Portal of the tunnel, including views of switchbacks, Tye Creek, workers, and buildings at the work camp.

Dates: 1897-1899

Harney Valley Railroad Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2182
Abstract

Stock certificate book for the Harney Valley Railroad Company, 1917-1929. Henry Ladd Corbett was president of the company.

Dates: 1917-1929

Oral history interview with Adam C. Heim and Clara C. Heim

 Collection
Identifier: SR1086
Abstract

Oral history interview with Adam C. Heim and Clara C. Heim conducted by Jim Strassmaier from July 26 to September 13, 1989. The Heims discuss their lives in Portland and in Huntington, Oregon.

Dates: 1989 July 26-September 13

Ben Holladay papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 893
Abstract

Papers of a railroad and real estate promoter with enterprises in Oregon, California, and elsewhere. The papers include letters; letterpress copybooks; court documents; genealogical materials; and a scrapbook (1872) regarding political issues. The materials relate to Ben Holladay's personal matters; real estate ventures; Seaside House, his home on the Oregon coast, and legal matters concerning the Oregon Central Railroad.

Dates: 1862-1957; Majority of material found within 1862-1905

Into the past: Down 45 years of railroad track

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2092
Abstract

Portion of a paper written by Lois Reed Bryant for a college class on Oregon history; it consists primarily of quoted excerpts from a book, "Forty Years a Locomotive Engineer," written by Bryant's father, J. Harvey Reed, about his railroad career.

Dates: 1943 May

Kilchis River Railroad Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2083
Abstract

Typescript records of the Kilchis River Railroad Company, Tillamook County, Oregon, circa 1915-1919, with indentures, right-of-way agreements and right-of-way maps.

Dates: circa 1915-1919