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Willamette Iron and Steel Company records, circa 1902-1944
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willamette Iron and Steel Company
- Title
- Willamette Iron and Steel Company records
- Dates
- circa 1902-1944 (inclusive)19021944
- Quantity
- 184 cubic feet, (81 record cartons; 1 document case; 1 small telescoping box; 1 large telescoping box; 1 flat box (16x20); 1 flat box (20x24); 17 rectangular tubes; loose and rolled plans in flat files)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1600
- Summary
- Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944. Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, in 1865, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. It changed names several times and was variously known as Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation, Willamette Iron and Steel Company, and Wisco.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1865, the Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. In 1904, after moving from its downtown location to the waterfront, the company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. In 1946, the company was sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. Later, the company was also known as Wisco.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
This collection is unprocessed. Contact library staff for assistance.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Willamette Iron and Steel Company records, Mss 1600, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Iron industry and trade--Oregon
- Shipbuilding--Oregon
- Steel industry and trade--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Willamette Iron Works
- Willamette Iron and Steel Company
- Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation
- Willamette Iron and Steel Works
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- drawings (visual works)
- financial records
