Railroads
Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:
William K. Dyche collection
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.
Economic importance of early transcontinental railroads: Pacific Northwest
Typescript of "Economic importance of early transcontinental railroads: Pacific Northwest," 246 pages.
Lewis R. Fields papers
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.
Great Northern calendar portraits
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.
Great Northern Railroad photograph album
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.
Harney Valley Railroad Company records
Stock certificate book for the Harney Valley Railroad Company, 1917-1929. Henry Ladd Corbett was president of the company.
Oral history interview with Adam C. Heim and Clara C. Heim
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.
Ben Holladay papers
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.
Into the past: Down 45 years of railroad track
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.
Kilchis River Railroad Company records
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.