Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection
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.
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
Abstract
Photographs and ephemera collected by Joseph P. Myers relating to the shipbuilding activities of the Willamette Iron and Steel Company, 1942-1969.
Subject
- Willamette Iron and Steel Works (Organization)
- Willamette Iron and Steel Works -- Photographs (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Joseph Meyers Willamette Iron and Steel Company collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jeffrey A. Hayes
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the College of the Pines Archives Repository