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Ships and Shipping

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 173 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Riggs papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1645
Abstract

Arthur Riggs (1871-1941) was a river pilot on the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers. Collection includes correspondence, 1937-1940, with information on the development of shipping on the upper Columbia River; autobiographical journals; steamboat history notes prepared by Frank J. Smith; and logbooks.

Dates: 1908-1941

Rock barge plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss4022
Abstract

Two blueprint plans on 1 sheet for a rock barge for the Columbia Contract Company, by architect J. H. Johnston.

Dates: circa 1900-1950

David C. H. Rothschild papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2020
Abstract

Papers include photocopy manuscript agreements between David C. H. Rothschild and Captain George H. Werks, 1876, for a grain shipment, and Henry A. Webster, 1879, for rations; photocopy manuscript bond between Rothschild and Webster, 1880; photocopy manuscript list of vessels with names of captains and destinations.

Dates: 1876-1880

Joseph S. Ruckel papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 989
Abstract

Papers of Joseph S. Ruckel, who was part owner of the Oregon Transportation Line and director of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, include legal documents, some relating to the Cascades portage railroad; receipts; and promissory notes.

Dates: 1847-1865

Photograph of S. S. Quito crew members

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1127
Abstract

One mounted black and white photograph of six unidentified members of the crew of the S. S. Quito. They are on the deck, facing front and in uniform.

Dates: circa 1900-1922

The Santiago

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2355
Abstract

Typescript carbon copy of "The Santiago," an address by Edmund Hayes at the Oregon Historical Society on September 3, 1975, upon the unveiling of a model of the ship. The address discusses the expeditions of the ship and its captains Juan Joseph PeĢrez Hernandes and Bruno de Hezeta in the 18th century.

Dates: 1975 September 3

Science Museum dyeline drawings of the bark Endeavour

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 4025
Abstract

Copy print of one sheet of dyeline architectural drawings depicting Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour. The sheet also includes various measurements of the ship.

Dates: 1952

Sellwood ferry plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss4052
Abstract

Two negative photocopy plans on 1 sheet of the Sellwood ferry by architect J. H. Johnston.

Dates: circa 1880-1930

Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9501
Abstract

Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Charles Digregorio on September 8, 1976. Shaver discusses his family's business, the Shaver Transportation Company, of which he became president in 1967.

Dates: 1976 September 8

Homer T. Shaver papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2041
Abstract Homer T. Shaver joined his family business, Shaver Company, in 1921. He helped organize a towboat firm, Shaver Forward Company, to haul grain to Portland from the Upper Columbia River. In 1967, he became president of Shaver Transportation. Papers include a typescript copy of an address to the 41st meeting of the Veteran Steamboatmen of the West, July 31, 1966, regarding Portland streets named after river vessel operators. Papers also include typescript correspondence, 1953, regarding the...
Dates: 1953-1966