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Olaf Laurgaard papers , 1919-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Olaf Laurgaard papers
- Dates
- 1919-1940 (inclusive)19191940
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (6 containers) : 6 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 018
- Summary
- Olaf Laurgaard (1880-1945) was city engineer of Portland, Oregon. The papers are correspondence, reports, plans, specifications, and drawings for a Portland, Oregon waterfront project, 1919-1933, and other city projects.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Olaf Laurgaard (1880-1945) was city engineer of Portland, Oregon. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority from 1937-1940, at which time he kept an engineer's diary.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers are correspondence, reports, plans, specifications, and drawings for a Portland, Oregon waterfront project, 1919-1933 and other city projects. Materials are ordered chronologically.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Guide to the Olaf Laurgaard papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil engineers--Oregon
- Civil engineers--United States
- Waterfronts--Oregon--Portland--Design and construction
Corporate Names
- Portland (Or.). Office of City Engineer
- Tennessee Valley Authority
Geographical Names
- Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Architectural drawings
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Engineering drawings
- Letters