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Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection

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Scope and Contents

The collection primarily consists of photographs of ships which Willamette Iron and Steel Company either built or worked on from World War II to the 1960s, collected by long-time employee JosephMeyers. Also included are aerial photographs of the company's site, photographs of parts and equipment manufactured by the company, promotional materials, and programs for ship launchings and sea trials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1969

Biographical / Historical

Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon in 1865 and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. The company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works in 1904 after moving from downtown Portland to the waterfront. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During WWII, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the Unites States government. In 1946, the company was... sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. The company was also known as Wisco.

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Extent

0.9 Cubic Feet (3 document cases) ; 12.5x10.5.5 inches (Boxes 1 and 2), 12.5x10.5x2.5 inches (Box 3)

Language of Materials

English

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Abstract

Photographs and ephemera collected by Joseph P. Myers relating to the shipbuilding activities of the Willamette Iron and Steel Company, 1942-1969.

Title
Guide to the Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection
Status
Completed
Author
Jeffrey A. Hayes
Date
2018
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the College of the Pines Archives Repository

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