Raymond and Reatha Wilson collection,, circa 1942-1943

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wilson, Raymond.
Title
Raymond and Reatha Wilson collection,
Dates
circa 1942-1943 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45  :  cubic feet (1 document case)
Collection Number
Accession 26471
Summary
Papers relating to Raymond and Reatha Wilson and their work at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland, Oregon, including photographs, printed matter, and ephemera.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

This collection is unprocessed. For information contact the Oregon Historical Society Research Library at libreference@ohs.org, or 503-306-5240.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers relating to Raymond and Reatha Wilson and their work at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland, Oregon: book "Marine pipefitting," Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, 1942; "Your Swan Island handbook," 1943; Swan Island ID card for Raymond Wilson; Steamfitters' Union membership papers for Reatha Wilson; collection of writings titled "Shipyard bunk" by Raymond Wilson, 1943. Also includes two photographs and a news clipping about the couple.

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Acquisition Information

Acquired March 2008, Library Accession 26471.

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Oregon -- Portland.

Corporate Names

  • Kaiser Company (Portland, Or.)
  • Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation.

Family Names

  • Wilson, Raymond.
  • Wilson, Reatha.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs. -- aat