Ivan Collins Papers, 1903-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Collins, Ivan, 1906-1971
Title
Ivan Collins Papers
Dates
1903-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 cu. ft. (11 document cases, 2 card file boxes, 2 flat boxes, 71 oversize folders).
Collection Number
Mss 2012 (collection)
Summary
The Ivan Collins papers, 1903-1971, document research, publication and exhibition activities pertaining to Collins's studies, construction and models of horse-drawn vehicles. The buk of the collection dates from the period from about 1940 to 1971 and includes correspondence between Collins and the other wagon research experts in the United States. Numerous newspaper and magazine clippings reflect Collins's obsession with his topic. Of particular historical interest is both the scale plans of his wagons, which provide rare construction details, and the journals, notes and sketches which document how Collins located examples to work from and how he learned to construct historically accurate models.
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

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ivan L. Collins (1906-1971) was born in Dufur, Oregon and grew up in Wasco County. Operatic aspirations led him to Los Angeles in the 1930s. While in California, in 1935, Collins constructed a "prairie schooner" from a model kit while recovering from an illness. His dissatisfaction with the model's authenticity made him realize that correct knowledge about the design and construction of the entire range of recently "extinct" horse-drawn wagons of the nineteenth century was in danger of being entirely lost. From the late 1930s through the 1940s, while he earned his living constructing models at movie studios and as an aircraft mockup builder at Lockheed, Collins devoted his personal time and resources to researching and constructing wagons. By the end of the 1940s he had completed about forty wagons and had secured a publisher for Horse Power Days (Stanford University Press, 1953 / 388.3 C712h), an illustrated book about his work.

Collins moved his family to Eugene in 1950, where he worked as a designer for the University of Oregon physical plant. His ongoing avocation of model wagon building found a home at the University in 1965 when he retired to half time at the Physical Plant and became director and curator of the incipient wagon museum. He continued building and researching until his death in February 1971. Shortly thereafter, his family donated his collection and research to the Oregon Historical Society.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Ivan Collins papers, 1903-1971, document research, publication and exhibition activities pertaining to Collins' studies, construction and models of horse-drawn vehicles. The collection concentrates on the period from about 1940 to 1971. Much of the collection preserves correspondence between Collins and the other wagon research experts in the United States. Numerous newspaper and magazine clippings reflect Collins' obsession with his topic. Of particular historical interest is both the scale plans of his wagons, which hold specific construction details that are now difficult to find, and the journals, notes and sketches which document how Collins located examples to work from and how he learned to construct historically accurate models.

Included at the end of the collection is a series of reproductions of the Collins drawings, including negatives, for reference use.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Reproductions of selected scale drawings from the Ivan Collins papers can be purchased from the Oregon Historical Society Press, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 222-1741.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Copyright Statement: Copyright to scale drawings in the Ivan Collins papers is held by the Oregon Historical Society.

Preferred Citation

Ivan Collins. Papers, Mss 2012, Oregon Historical Society.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Series I.: Model Plans, 1938-1970.

Series II: Model Research, 1908-1970.

Series III: Topical, 1903-1971.

Series IV: Museums and Exhibits, 1946-1971.

Series V: Research and Clippings, 1965-1970.

Series VI: Reference Reproductions, undated.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ivan Collins.

Bibliography

Collins, Ivan L. Horse power days : popular vehicles of nineteenth century America / made and described by Ivan L. Collins ; with photographs by Ivan L. and Laura Collins.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I::  Model Plans , 1938-1970Return to Top

2 cubic feet.

Drawings of wagons, many taken in the field by Collins, arranged by wagon type.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
Oversize/2012-1
Plans - Concord Coach, 1828-1900
  • Plans - Framing details for full-scale Concord Coach
  • Plans - Concord Coach by L. Downing & Sons - believed built about 1853 before the firm was again united as Abbot, Downing Co. - drafting begun April 20, 1942 - running gear completed July 25, 1942.
  • 80 drawings on 5 sheets, one fragment, assorted sizes, 32 x 39 to 73 x 92 cm.
  • Duplicates: 16, blueline and brownline, 71 x 90 cm.
  • Scale: assorted (1/8":1" to 1/2":1").
  • Also 2 sheets mylar copies, 77 x 96 cm..
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 19
Oversize/2102-2
Plans - [Conestoga Wagon]
  • Plans - Conestoga Wagon - 1725 - compiled from Landis Valley Museum collection, Los Angeles Historical Museum and "Conestoga Six Horse Bell Teams" by John Omwake
  • Plans - [Conestoga Wagon]
  • 27 drawings on 3 sheets, assorted sizes, 48 x 61 to 127 x 57 cm.
  • Scale: (1 1/2":1' and 1":1')
  • Pencil and blueline
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 22
Oversize/2012-3
Plans - Coupe Rockaway - from complete working drawings with 21 illustrations in volume XVIII 1882-83 Carriage Monthly - November 10, 1949
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 54 x 79 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 22
Oversize/2012-4
Plans—Army Covered Wagon—Civil War period for six mules—prepared for the museum labratory[sic] National Park Service
  • 8 drawings on 1 sheet, 54 x 116 cm
  • Scale: (1 1/2":1')
  • Blueline.
Oversize/2012-5
Plans—Bakery Wagon—original owned by Williams Bakery, Eugene, Ore. - July 11, 1949
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 41 x 87 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-6
Plans—Buck Board—1850—Eugene, Oregon
  • OrHi 35845
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 4
Oversize/2012-7
Plans—Brewery Wagon
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 11
Oversize/2012-8
Plans—Brougham—model completed Feb. 14, 1941
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 48 x 61 cm.
  • Scale: (1 1/2":1')
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 24
Oversize/2012-9
Plans—Balloon Gas Wagon
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 29
Oversize/2012-10
Plans—"Birdsell" Mountain Wagon—draft from details in R. M. Wade & Co. catalogue—Sept. 23, 1945
  • OrHi 37961
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 64 x 92 cm.
  • Duplicates: 5, blueline and brownline, 64 x 93 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 33
Oversize/2012-11
Plans—(Vis-A-Vis) Break (c. 1900)—manufactured by Hooker & Co., New Haven, Conn. Gift of Nion Tucker family, Rogue River, Oregon, to Jacksonville Museum, Jacksonville, Oregon—field drawings & notes Sept. 16, 1967, final drawing Sept. 20-27, 1967—Museum of Wagons, University of Oregon
  • 11 drawings on 1 sheet, 66 x 92 cm.
  • Duplicates: 2, blueline, 64 x 93 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 14
Oversize/2012-12
Plans—Barouche—1862, T. E. Baldwin & Co. 786 B'way N.Y.—drafted Nov. 7, 1943
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 78 x 58 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 21
Oversize/2012-13
Plans—Dump Wagon—original manufactured by Bain Wagon Co., Kenosha, Wis. circa 1895—drawings made from original wagon at Rancho El Providencia, Los Angeles—12/17/44 & 9/20/58
  • 18 drawings on 2 sheets, 63 x 113 and 68 x 116 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 26
Oversize/2012-14
Plans—Bundle Rack—field notes made at E. M. Burtner Ranch, Dufur, Oregon, July 16, 1966—University of Oregon—7/21/66
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 63 x 93 cm.
  • Duplicates: 3, blueline, 61 x 93 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-15
Plans—Dump Wagon "The Bain"—cement-lime-rock-sand—original owner Frank Drasman—drafted Dec. 17, 1944 at Rancho El Providencia
  • Plans—Dump Wagon "The Bain" [dimensions overlayed from Bain Wagon owned by Joe Morreli, Shaniko Hotel, Shaniko, Oregon—sketched 9/3/64]
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 65 x 93 cm.
  • Dimensions overlayed on Birdsell plans.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
Blueline with pencil. See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 25
Oversize/2012-16
Plans—Drummer's Wagon—started Feb. 14, 1941—completed April 21, 1941 (running gear completed) March 3, 1941
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 48 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 8
Oversize/2012-17
Plans—"Link" Dray—original at Pierce Miller Ranch, Modesto, California—field drawings & notes, July 17, 1970—final drawing completed, October 30, 1970—University of Oregon
  • Plans—Link Dray—Modesto, Cal—preliminary drawing—7/10/70
  • 1 drawing, 1 positive copy
  • 8 drawings on 2 sheets, 74 x 92 and 79 x 112 cm.
  • Duplicates: 2, blackline and blueline, 74 x 111 cm.
Scale: (1/8":1") Pencil.
Oversize/2012-18
Plans—Standard New York Delivery Wagon—original mfgr: Hoepfner & Co 47 Bayard St. New York—circa 1885-1898—model 47—April 7, 1956
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 69 x 101 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 15
Oversize/2012-19
Plans—(Adams) Express Truck—drafted at Rancho El Providencia, Los Angeles, Calif—Feb. 5, 1947
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 70 x 126 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-20
Plans—Express Wagon—drafted June 8, 1945—city stables, Eugene, Oregon
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 63 x 83 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 11
Oversize/2012-21
Plans—(Armours) Express Wagon
  • Plans—[(Armours) Express Wagon]
  • 8 drawings on 2 sheets, 31 x 45 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 10
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-22
Plans—Freight (Boiler) Wagon—from Coffman photograph—at Portland, Oregon—1906—logging gear detail from The Dalles Museum & Fish Bros. wagon catalog—Museum of Wagons, University of Oregon—field drawings (The Dalles) May 11-12, 1968 - May 23, 1968
  • 6 drawings on 1 sheet, 70 x 93 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 67 x 90 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 24
Oversize/2012-23
Plans—Fuel Wagon—1900-1928—Holman Fuel Company, Portland, Oregon—field drawings 9-20-68, Shaniko, Oregon—final drawings 3-7-69—Museum of Wagons, U of O
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 66 x 93 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 66 x 93 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 15
Oversize/2012-24
Plans—Fire Department Hose Wagon—original owned by Wesley W. Jung, Sheboygan, Wisconsin—notes: June 1969—photos: May 1970—drawing completed: May 22, 1970
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 68 x 91 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 64 x 90 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 4
Oversize/2012-25
Plans—Civil War Field Piece—drafted at Overland Stables, Culver City, Calif. 3/11/45
  • 8 drawings on 1 sheet, 65 x 115 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 28
Oversize/2012-26
Plans—Garbage Wagon—California State Park, Coloma, California—field drawings, July 17, 1970, Oct. 27, 1970 (corrected)—final drawings, Nov. 20, 1970—University of Oregon Wagon Museum
  • Plans—Garbage Wagon—Coloma, Calif—preliminary drawing—7/8/70
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 75 x 113 cm.
  • Duplicates: 5, blueline, 76 c 103 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1')
  • Pencil.
  • Also 1 sheet preliminary drawings, pencil, 76 x 92 cm. and 1 sheet obsolete drawings, blueline, 73 x 105 cm.
Oversize/2012-27
Plans—Goose-Neck Van—1894—The Dalles, Oregon
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 12
Oversize/2012-28
Plans—Governess Cart
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 45 x 60 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 13
Oversize/2012-29
Plans—Grain Wagon—Mitchell-Lewis & Co. Running Gear—field notes made at Merril Adkisson Ranch near Dufur, Oregon, Aug. 29, 1965-Feb. 4, 1966—University of Oregon
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 65 x 86 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 62 x 85 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 17
Oversize/2012-30
Plans—Hansom Cab—purchased 1894 from J. A. Lawton & Co, London & Liverpool—drafted Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 1942—model completed Wed. March 17, 1943
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 57 x 78 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 25
Oversize/2012-31
Plans—Ice Wagon—sketched at Rancho El Providencia 12/29/46—drawn Jan. 16, 1947
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 41 x 91 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 12
Oversize/2012-32
Plans—Ladder Truck—original model owned by 20th Century Fox—model started Aug. 5, 1940, completed Oct. 10, 1940
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 3
Oversize/2012-33
Plans—"Slip-Reach" Log Cart—1912—Marshfield, Oregon—drawing done at Cal Young's farm, Eugene, Oregon, Dec. 1938
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 14
Oversize/2012-34
Plans—No. 14 Streich Turntable Roll-Off/Lumber Wagon—original owned by William Gannon, Mabton, Washington—drawn...Jan. 10, 1965—field drawings & notes, July 20, 1964
  • 8 drawings on 1 sheet, 61 x 89 cm.
  • Duplicates: 6, blueline and brownline, 62 x 90 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 17
Oversize/2012-35
Plans—Milk Wagon—original owned by 20th Century Fox—drafted Sept. 23, 1944
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 64 x 99 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 9
Oversize/2012-36
Plans—Eastern Oregon Type Wagon Bed/Lumber Wagon
  • 10 drawings on 1 sheet, 39 x 49 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 16
Oversize/2012-37
Plans—Pleasure Wagon c. 1825
  • Original acquired by Yakima Museum, Yakima, Washington—field drawings—March 21-22, 1969—final drawing completed April 2, 1969—Museum of Wagons U of O
  • 6 drawings on 1 sheet, 64 x 92 cm.
  • Duplicates: 5, blueline, 61 x 93 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-38
Plans—Working drawings of Physicians' Phaeton [copied from The Hub, February 1, 1884]
  • 8 drawings on 1 sheet, 68 x 90 cm.
  • Duplicates: 4, blackline and blueline, 62 x 65 to 66 x 91 cm
  • Scale: (1":1')
  • Blackline.
See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 13
Oversize/2012-39
Plans—Red River Cart, 1801-c.1880—(North Dakota-Canada) Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C.—field drawings, June 10, 1969—final drawings, March 20, 1970—University of Oregon Wagon Museum
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 59 x 79 cm.
  • Duplicates: 2, blueline, 57 x 77 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1')
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 23
  • Pencil.
Oversize/2012-40
Plans—Road Coach, 1825-1917—Wagons of America in Miniature—11/12/59
  • 10 drawings on 1 sheet, 73 x 93 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 72 x 94 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Blueline.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 31
Oversize/2012-41
Plans—Surrey—drafted Burbank, Calif., March 28, 1943—model begun April 5, 1943—completed
  • OrHi 35843
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 52 x 78 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 20
Oversize/2012-42
Plans—Sprinkler Wagon (1900-1910)—manufactured by Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co., South Bend, Indiana—operated in Klamath Falls, Oregon c. 1910—reconditioned for Klamath County Museum by Scott Warren 1968-1969—field drawings, Aug. 1, 2, 1969—final drawings, Aug. 21, 1969—University of Oregon Wagon Museum
  • 9 drawings on 1 sheet, 73 x 92 cm.
  • Duplicates: 2, blueline, 70 x 89 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 5
Oversize/2012-43
Plans—Wheeled Scraper—compiled from illustrations and dimension P & O catalog, page 254—Dec. 30, 1946
  • 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 46 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 27
Oversize/2012-44
Plans—Sheepherder's Wagon—original owned by Mrs. Clara Howard, Klamath Falls, Oregon—Mf'd by Stevens Implement Company, Ogden, Utah c. 1912—field drawings, June 2, 1968—final drawings, August 29, 1968—Museum of Wagons University of Oregon
  • 12 drawings on 1 sheet, 67 x 102 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 64 x 101 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1')
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 18
Oversize/2012-45
Plans—Six Passenger Albany Sleigh c. 1885—prototype owned by Mr. John E. Jaqua, Eugene, Oregon (1967)—field drawings, April 12-14, 1967—final drawing, April 21-24, 1967—University of Oregon
  • 6 drawings on 1 sheet, 64 x 90 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 61 x 87 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 1
Oversize/2012-46
Plans—Oscillating Bobsled—at Magna, Utah—drafted July 25, 1945
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 70 x 103 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 8
Oversize/2012-47
Plans—Union Oil Company Tank Wagon—now the property of 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, Beverly Hills, Calif.—drafted July 15-16, 1944
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 62 x 117 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 6
Oversize/2012-48
Plans—Wagonette—owned by Hillcrest Orchards, Medford, Oregon—field drawings made August 24-25, 1966—final drawings made Sept. 21-23, 1966—U of O
  • OrHi 35841
  • 5 drawings on 1 sheet, 65 x 91 cm.
  • Duplicates: 4, blueline, 66 x 93 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 6
Oversize/2012-49
Plans—[Plow]
  • 1 drawing on 1 sheet, 36 x 35 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Ink.
Oversize/2012-50
Plans—[Hose Wagon]
  • Plans—[Hose Wagon]
  • 3 drawings on 2 sheets, 46 x 61 and 49 x 61 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Ink.
Oversize/2012-51
Plans—Hearse, circa 1900—original mfg. by Sayers & Scoville Co., Cincinnati, Ohio—drawings made from vehicle at Eugene, Oregon, Oct. 1940—redrawn Nov. 1958
  • 14 drawings on 1 sheet, 75 x 106 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 32
Oversize/2012-52
Plans—Yellowstone Transportation Co. Coach—drafted at Rancho El Providencia, Los Angeles, Calif.—September 29, 1946
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 105 x 63 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 20
Oversize/2012-53
Plans—Army Escort Wagon, 1918—built by John Deere Plow Co., Moline, Ill.—drafted July 25th 1943—model started July 27, 1943—completed Sept 27, [1943]
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 59 x 82 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 5
Oversize/2012-54
Plans—Omnibus for Umatilla House—drafted June 7, 1943 at The Dalles, Oregon. My father assisted me in taking the measurements—completed Jan. 17, 1943
  • 4 drawings on 1 sheet, 56 x 78 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 23
Oversize/2012-55
Plans—Medicine Wagon—completed April 14, 1942
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 46 x 62 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 7
Oversize/2012-56
Plans—Exhibit Case Assemblies-Museum of Fine Arts—5/24/54
  • 7 drawings & stock bill on 1 sheet, 75 x 89 cm.
  • Duplicates: 2, blueline, 76 x 90 cm.
  • Scale: assorted (half size to full size)
  • Brownline.
Oversize/2012-57
Plans—Exhibition Case Layout-Gallery U of O Memorial Union—5/7/59
  • Plans—Proposed Layout for the Ivan L. Collins Miniature Wagon Exhibition-Gallery U of O Memorial Union—1/10/55
  • Plans—Exhibit Cases-Student Union—2/16/57
  • 14 drawings & stock bill on 2 sheets, 29 x 66 and 76 x 95 cm.
  • Duplicates: 4, blueline; 5, blackline and blueline for 1955 exhibition, 75 x 95 cm.
  • Scale: assorted (1/4":1' to 1":1')
  • Blueline.
  • See also box 8 folders 7 & 8
Oversize/2012-58
Plans—Partial Plan First Addition Erb Memorial Student Union—10/1/64
1 drawing on 1 sheet, 46 x 75 cm. Duplicates: 2, blackline, 46 x 75 cm. Scale: (1/4":1') Blueline.
Oversize/2012-59
Plans—Exposition Building-Wagon Layout
  • 1 drawing on 1 sheet, 55 x 84 cm.
  • Duplicate: 1, blueline, 55 x 84 cm.
  • Scale: (1/4":1')
  • Blueline with pencil.
Oversize/2012-60
Plans—Space Requirements & Suggested Layout for Wagon Exhibition-Meier & Frank Auditorium—3/15/57
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 55 x 97 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Blueline.
  • See also box 8 folder 3
Oversize/2012-61
Plans—Exhibition Case Requirements October (1954) Exhibition O.S.C. Memorial Union: sheet I
  • Plans—Proposed Layout for the Exhibition of the Ivan L. Collins Collection of Historic Wagons in Miniature—October 1954: sheet II
  • 8 drawings, with specifications, on 2 sheets, 31 x 83 and 69 x 85 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8":1")
  • Blueline.
  • See also box 8 folder 4
Oversize/2012-62
Drawing/plan—Fire Station
  • 3 drawings on 1 sheet, 49 x 92 cm.
  • Scale: (1/8 size)
  • Blackline.
Oversize/2012-63
Sketch—design for cutter
  • 1 drawing on 1 sheet, 42 x 54 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 10 folder 10
Oversize/2012-64
Plans—Storage Case No. 5—5/5/70
  • Plans—Wagon Museum Display Case—9/5/69
  • 12 drawings on 2 sheets, 45 x 75 and 70 x 62 cm.
  • Scale not given.
  • Pencil and blueline.
Oversize/2012-65
Drawing—Victoria—Zenz Bros.—by W.E. Miller 12-20-39
  • OrHi 35846
  • 1 drawing on 1 sheet.
  • Scale not given.
  • Blueline.
  • See also boxes 12 & 13 and box 11 folder 2

Series II::  Model research , 1938-1970Return to Top

1.5 cubic feet.

Newspaper clippings, magazine articles, notes and sketches used by Collins while researching wagons.

Arranged alphabetically by wagon type.
Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Automobile
2 newspaper items
undated
1/2
Bain Wagon
sketch of Bain Wagon details by Margaret E. Collins, advertisement, letter. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-15, and box 10 folder 25.
1964-1966
1/3
Bakery Window
2 newspaper photographs, notes, postcard, letter
1949
1/4
Balloon Gas Wagon
3 letters, 5 magazine items, 2 newspaper items, notes, transcript, 3 photographs, 3 drawings. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-9, and box 10 folder 29
1940-1959
1/5
Barouche
newspaper item, magazine item, letter, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-12, and box 10 folder 21.
undated
1/6
Boiler Wagon
reprint cover of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, April 12, 1879, notes, sketches of details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-22, and box 10 folder 6.
undated
1/7
Borax Wagon
Magazine item, magazine photograph
undated
1/8
Brewery Wagon
Newspaper item. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-7, and box 10 folder 8.
undated
1/9
Break Wagon
Notes, 8 letters, sketches of details, wagon price list. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-11, and box 11 folder 14.
1947, 1967
1/10
Brougham
Notes, magazine advertisement. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-8, and box 11 folder 24.
undated
1/11
Buckboard
2 magazine items. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-6, and box 10 folder 4.
undated
1/12
Buggy
Advertisement, sketches of details, magazine item, newspaper photograph.
undated
1/13
Bundle Rack, Dufur
Sketches of bundle rack details, newspaper item, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-14.
undated
1/14
Cable Cars
postcard, 5 letters, pamphlet
1945, 1953, 1965
1/15
Cabriolet
Fabric sample, sketches of details, newspaper item, note
undated
1/16
Carriage & Wagon Manufacturers
Notes, 4 pamphlets, newspaper item, letter, sketches of details, magazine advertisement, 2 magazine items
1936, 1938, 1956
1/17
Carriage Manufacturers
Notes, magazine item
undated
1/18
Carriages, European
3 postcards, illustration, newspaper illustration, newspaper items, excerpt from French publication, magazine illustrations, magazine article, notes
1912
1/19
Carriages, General
Letter, 11 newspaper items, 4 magazine items, flyer
1908-1970
1/20
Chariot (ancient)
2 magazine illustrations, newspaper item
undated
1/21
Circus
Photograph, 6 letters
1945-1946, 1970
1/22
Civil War Cannon
Letter, notes, magazine item, report, 8 newspaper reprints. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-25, and box 10 folder 28.
undated
1/23
Coach, English
3 magazine illustrations
undated
1/24
Coaches, State—European
Magazine item, excerpt from French publication
undated
1/25
Conestoga
Booklet, notes, 2 magazine items, 2 letters. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-2, and box 10 folder 22.
1969
1/26
Cook Wagon
2 magazine items, sketches of details, notes, map of Washington state, letter.
1965
1/27
Cook Wagon, Dufur
Sketches of details, newspaper item, notes.
1965
1/28
Delivery Wagon, Armour's
advertisement/postcard, magazine illustration. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-19.
undated
1/29
Dougherty Wagon and Ambulance
Notes, magazine article, 2 illustrations.
1966
1/30
Dray, Gooseneck
Notes, 2 letters, receipt, 2 magazine items. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-27, and box 10 folder 12.
1920, 1968
1/31
Drummer's Wagon
Newspaper item, 2 advertisements, 2 magazine items. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-16, and box 11 folder 8.
undated
1/32
Dump Wagon (mechanical)
Newspaper photograph, sketches of detail, magazine photograph, letter. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-13, and box 10 folder 26.
1954
1/33
Excursion Bus
Sketches of details, article, letter, 2 magazine illustrations.
1970
2/1
Escort Wagon, Army
2 newspaper cartoons, 2 magazine articles, notes, sketches of details, magazine photograph, report. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-53, and box 10 folder 5.
undated
2/2
Furniture Van (Loeser)
Magazine photograph, letter.
1957
2/3
Garbage Wagon
Notes, advertisement, sketches of details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-26.
undated
2/4
Governess' Cart
Sketches of details, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-28, and box 10 folder 13.
undated
2/5
Grain Box, Kent, Oregon
Sketches of details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-29, and box 10 folder 17.
undated
2/6
Grain Box, Dufur
Sketches of details, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-29, and box 11 folder 17.
undated
2/7
Ice Wagon
Sketches of details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-31, and box 11 folder 12.
undated
2/8
Link Dray
2 magazine articles, sketches of details, 5 letters. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-17.
1970
2/9
Lumber Wagon
3 advertisements, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-36, and box 10 folder 17.
undated
2/10
Lumber Wagon, Roll-Off
transcripts, sketches of details, 2 letters, pamphlet, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-34, and box 10 folder 17.
1938
2/11
McCabe-Powers Body Co.
7 letters, catalog—McCabe-Powers Body Co., article.
1966-1967
2/12
McKenzie River Stage
Advertisement, transcript, notes.
1970
2/13
Medicine Wagon
2 magazine articles, magazine cartoon, sketches of wagon details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-55, and box 11 folder 12.
undated
2/14
Petaluma Cart
Notes
undated
2/15
Physician's Phaeton
Notes, transparency, gear cards, display title card. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-38, and box 11 folder 13.
undated
2/16
Pleasure Wagon
Sketches of details, paint samples, notes, essay, 3 letters, newspaper item. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-37.
1969
2/17
Police Patrol Wagon
Magazine photograph.
undated
2/18
Red River Cart
Notes, article, newspaper item, drawing, sketches of details, 2 letters. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-39, and box 10 folder 23.
1950
2/19
Rockaway
Notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-3, and box 11 folder 22.
undated
2/20
Sheep and Wool Industry
Notes, 3 essays, article.
undated
2/21
Sleigh, Bobsled
2 magazine photographs, 2 newspaper items, publication—Pioneer Times, 2 magazine advertisements, magazine article, magazine illustration, 2 letters, sketches of details, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-46, and box 10 folder 8.
1945, 1969
2/22
Sleigh, Colonial
Sketches of details.
undated
2/23
Sleigh, Spring
Sketches of details, magazine illustration, magazine advertisement.
undated
2/24
Sprinkler Wagon, Correspondence
Newspaper item, photograph, price list, magazine article, 17 letters, illustration, description. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-42, box 11 folder 5, and box 2 folder 30.
1969-1970
2/25
Stage Coach, Road Coach
Note.
undated
2/26
Surrey Wagon
Notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-41, box 11 folder 25, and box 2 folder 36.
undated
2/27
Tank Wagon, Oil
Sketches of details, magazine photograph, 2 magazine articles, photograph. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-47, and box 10 folder 6.
undated
2/28
Wagonette, Hilcrest and Parsons
12 letters, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-48, and box 11 folder 6.
1966-1967
2/29
Wheeled Scraper
Transcript, plan of detail. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-43, and box 10 folder 27.
1970
2/30
Wood Tank, Sprinkler Wagon
Captions from exhibit, catalog excerpts, notes, sketches of details, publication—Trolley Talk, photograph. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-42, box 11 folder 5, and box 2 folder 24.
1956
2/31
Manuscript, Rewrite
Photographs of wagons mounted on cards with descriptions.
undated
2/32
Yellowstone Coach
Newspaper item, notes, letter, magazine article. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-52, and box 11 folder 20.
1945
2/33
Wool Wagon
Newspaper item.
undated
2/34
Wagonette or Curtain Omnibus
Newspaper item, magazine photographs, 2 newspaper articles, postcard, sketches of details, essay, letter, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-48, box 11 folder 6, and box 2 folder 28.
1966
2/35
Victoria
2 newspaper items, notes, caption, photograph, letter. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-65, and box 11 folder 21.
undated
2/36
Surrey
Magazine photograph, newspaper item, magazine advertisement. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-41, box 10 folder 20, and box 2 folder 26.
undated
2/37
Stage Coach, Mud Wagon
2 newspaper items, newspaper article, 3 letters, magazine—Junior World, postcard, pamphlet.
1953-1954, 1968
3/1
Stage Coach, Concord
Photograph, 2 postcards, 2 newspaper items, telegram, advertisement, speech, 6 letters, 2 reports, 3 magazine articles, illustration, pamphlet, essay. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-1, and box 11 folder 19.
1942-1958
3/2
Stage Coach, General
Newspaper item, 3 newspaper articles, 3 magazine articles, 2 pamphlets, notes, 2 magazine illustrations, report, journal—Historical New Hampshire.
1945
3/3
Sleigh, Cutter
4 newspaper items, magazine illustration, 3 article excerpts, illustration, letter. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-63, and box 10 folder 10.
undated
3/4
Sleigh, Albany Six Passenger
2 newspaper items, notes, sketches of details, 12 letters. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-45, and box 11 folder 1.
1967-1969
3/5
Sheep Herder Wagon
2 newspaper items, logos, 2 magazine photographs, advertisement, 2 essays, magazine article, sketches of details, notes, 15 letters, advertisement, photograph. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-44, and box 11 folder 18.
1968-1969
3/6
Prairie Schooner
Notes, magazine advertisement, 5 newspaper articles, magazine photograph, magazine illustration, 2 magazine articles, letter, 2 transcripts.
1969
3/7
Omnibus, Umatilla
Newspaper item, 2 magazine photographs, 2 magazine illustrations, photograph, essay. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-54, and box 11 folder 23.
undated
3/8
Mail Wagon, R. F. D.
2 newspaper items, newspaper photograph, essay, sketches of mail wagon details, notes, 3 magazine photographs, 2 magazine articles.
undated
3/9
Mail Wagon, U.S.
Magazine article, plans.
1961
3/10
Logging Wagon
3 newspaper items, newspaper article, magazine article, advertisement, magazine illustration, notes.
undated
3/11
Logging Cart
3 newspaper items, sketches of details, sketch of lumberjack, magazine advertisement, 2 magazine photographs, notes. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-33, and box 10 folder 14
undated
3/12
Iron-Wheeled Wagon, Thurston (Orchard Wagon)
Notes, sketches of details, 7 letters, newspaper item, pamphlet.
1965
3/13
Hearse
Notes, newspaper item, sketches of details, receipt, letter, exhibit label. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-51, and box 10 folder 32.
1965
3/14
Header Box
3 newspaper items, receipt, 8 letters, sketches of details, business card.
1957
3/15
Hansom Cab
Newspaper item, 3 printed photographs, report, sketches of details See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-30, and box 11 folder 25.
undated
3/16
Granite Lifter (Galamander)
Newspaper item, letter.
undated
3/17
Future Models
Newspaper item, notes, 5 letters, magazine illustration, 2 pamphlets, 2 articles, sketches of details.
1954-1958
3/18
Fuel Wagon
3 newspaper items, catalog excerpts, notes, sketches of details, photograph, 2 letters. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-23, and box 10 folder 15.
1969
3/19
Freight Wagon, Ore.
Newspaper item, magazine article, sketches of details, magazine illustration.
undated
3/20
Fire Apparatus, Ladder Truck
Magazine—The Family Circle, 2 magazine articles, magazine photograph, magazine illustration, 3 newspaper items, sketches of details. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-32, and box 11 folder 3.
1942
3/21
Fire Apparatus, Hose Truck
7 newspaper items, sketches of details, 4 photographs, notes, 6 letters, receipt, magazine photograph, magazine article. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-24, and box 11 folder 4.
1953, 1969-1970
3/22
Express Wagon
Advertisement, newspaper item, notes, sketches of details, letter. See also boxes 12 & 13, oversize 2012-20, and box 10 folder 11.
1969

Series III::  Topical , 1903-1971Return to Top

1.5 cubic feet.

Correspondence with other wagon experts and researchers, interviews, information about creating exhibits and miscellaneous information.

Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
4/1
Architecture
2 newspaper items, magazine article.
undated
4/2
Art Work
Newspaper item, playbill, pamphlet, blank sheet of stationery, 4 magazine illustrations.
undated
4/3
Bibliography
3 letters, notes, 2 commercial flyers
1949, 1958
4/4
Blacksmithing
2 newspaper items
undated
4/5
Bjorklund, Lorence
4 letters, sketch of gun cart details
1966
4/6
Brochures
3 receipts
undated
4/7
Card Scripts
Notes, 6 exhibit title cards, pamphlet
undated
4/8
Carriages
8 newspaper items, 5 carriage prints, almanac, notes, 4 magazine photographs, postcard
1903
4/9
Chief Crazy Horse Indian Mountain Memorial
Newspaper item, postcard booklet, pamphlet, 5 postcards, informational flyer, copy of South Dakota Historical Society's monthly bulletin
undated
4/10
Carriage Collections (Stanford, etc.)
2 letters, 3 published photographs
1964
4/11
Cases, Display
Promotional flyer, notes, sketch
undated
4/12
Collection, Dates (Museum of Wagons, U of O)
List of items, notes
undated
4/13
Collections
2 newspaper items, 5 magazine articles, 2 pamphlets, notes, 5 letters, calendar
1949, 1956, 1963
4/14
Collections—Miniature
7 newspaper items, 11 magazine articles, pamphlet, 4 letters
1946-1968
4/15
Construction Procedure Exhibit
18 cards with descriptions and mounted photographs, sketch of express wagon detail
undated
4/16
Conversion—Carriage to Auto
Newspaper item, notes
undated
4/17
Personal Items
Door plaque, 60 business cards, 2 Carriage Association of America membership cards, mock certificate, letter, magazine article
1970
4/18
Correspondence
27 letters, newspaper item, sales flyer
1970-1971
4/19
Correspondence
32 letters
1969-1970
4/20
Correspondence
36 letters
1966, 1967, 1969
4/21
Correspondence—Museum Announcement
10 letters
1965
4/22
Downing, Paul
14 letters
undated
4/23
Exhibit Technique
Notes, 4 pamphlets
undated
4/24
Fences
2 magazine articles, report
undated
5/1
Freight Map
Notes, magazine article, letter
1968
5/2
Gannon—Reference Material
3 magazine articles, 6 newspaper items, pamphlet and price list, 2 postcards, dissertation abstract
undated
5/3
Gannon, William L.
Notes, pamphlet, lists of sale items, business card, photograph, 45 letters, newspaper item
1957-1970
5/4
Wm. Gannon Thesis Index
Thesis index
undated
5/5
General
2 postcards, 40 newspaper items, notes, 2 photographs, advertisement, 51 magazine items, letter, dictionary clippings
undated
5/6
Hall Mark
Sketches, receipt, 2 magazine photographs, photograph
undated
5/7
Harness Display
Notes, sketches, 2 newspaper items
undated
5/8
Henderson & Sons
5 letters, notes, essay
1969-1970
5/9
Horses
3 newspaper items, magazine article, pamphlet
undated
5/10
Human Resources
Newspaper item, notes
undated
5/11
Insurance-Appraisal
Appraisal lists, notes, 17 letters, insurance policy, memorandum, removal permit, receipt
1952-1968
5/12
1969 Interview Letters
Notes, 6 letters, interview transcript
undated
5/13
Interviews
Notes, 2 letters, 4 transcripts
1969
5/14
Inventory of U of O Collection Items
Inventories
undated
5/15
Johnson, Dean
21 letters
1968-1971
5/16
Jung Correspondence
90 letters, photostat, 3 photographs, 2 newspaper items
1946-1971
5/17
Jung, Wesley W.
6 pamphlets, notes, business card, 2 postcards, magazine, 12 newspaper items, 4 negatives (b/w), 33 letters
1955-1965
6/1
Justification
Notes
undated
6/2
Library
4 archival-preservation articles
undated
6/3
Library (catalogue of books, journals, etc.)
Bibliographies, envelope, letter
1969
6/4
Lighting & Electrical
Notes, catalogs
undated
6/5
Loans & Gifts
Exhibit description card, 5 letters, 3 fruit crate labels, list of gifts
1965-1966, 1970
6/6
Migration—Westward
Magazine article
undated
6/7
Museum Operation
Product specification for a pump, 2 order lists
undated
6/8
Newspaper Correspondence
Newspaper advertisement directory
undated
6/9
Owens, Harry
10 letters
1959
6/10
Paint Research and Restoration
Technical leaflet
undated
6/11
Photo Display Case
Notes, memo
undated
6/12
Photographs
3 magazine articles, 6 wagon illustrations
undated
6/13
Pictures
Newspaper item, 2 playing cards, letter, photograph, catalog page, postcard
undated
6/14
Press
4 newspaper items, 3 pamphlets, magazine article, receipt, guest list, magazine—Newsweek
undated
6/15
Public Relations
7 technical leaflets
undated
6/16
1966 Publications
2 journals, 4 program guides, 2 pamphlets, 2 letters, receipt
1966, 1968
6/17
Publicity
2 press releases, 7 UO news bulletins, label, 6 pamphlets, 10 magazine items, 24 newspaper items
undated
6/18
Railroad
Catalog, magazine, pamphlet, price list, business card, 10 magazine items, illustration, 14 newspaper items
undated
6/19
Research Papers
Article
undated
6/20
River Boats (Sternwheelers)
7 newspaper items, notes
undated
6/21
Schools
Narrative, teaching suggestions, school contact list, children's worksheets, notes, 11 letters, map, 2 newspaper items, wagon illustration
1955, 1965-1966
6/22
Scientific American
notes
undated
6/23
Shaniko
Letter, newspaper item
1965
6/24
Sketch Material
Notes, sketches, 13 newspaper items, book cover, menu, flyer, 9 illustrations, 40 magazine items, photograph, booklet
1944
7/1
Speeches, Briefs, etc.
Notes, letter, flyer, speeches, collection overview, speech
1969
7/2
Springs-History—Timken
Notes
undated
7/3
Steam Tractors
Notes, magazine article
undated
7/4
Street Scenes
3 magazine items, printed photograph
undated
7/5
Supplies, Tools, Materials
Notes, product information pamphlets
undated
7/6
Studebaker
Catalog excerpts
undated
7/7
Index to Files
Index
undated
7/8
Wagon Manuscript Drawings
Sketches of wagon details
undated
7/9
General Information Series V: Research and Clippings
Museum catalog, 3 reports
ca. 1965-1970

Series IV::  Museums and exhibitions , 1946-1971Return to Top

1.5 cubic feet.

Information from various museums which exhibited wagons and notes, logistics, plans and promotion for exhibits of Collins' wagons.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
7/10
State & Local History Association
Questionnaire
undated
7/11
Suffolk Museum
Catalog
undated
7/12
Wells Fargo
Greeting card, article reprint, postcard, 16 letters, notes, flyer, annual report, magazine, magazine illustration
1967-1971
7/13
Yakima Museum
Newspaper item, 6 letters
1968-1969
7/14
Museums and Wagons (to see)
Newspaper item, membership form, notes, 14 letters, magazine, 6 museum guides and pamphlets
1953-1956
7/15
Benefit 1948
Exhibit description card, business card, list of wagons, 2 letters, news flyer, 18 newspaper items
undated
7/16
Manuscript
Typed draft, list of publishers contacted, galley copy, vocabulary test, notes, radio script and announcement, 2 newspaper items, preliminary printed section of book, Trail's End publishing catalog, 23 letters re publishing book, receipt
1946-1953
7/17
Manuscript—Original Notes
Notebook, loose notes
undated
7/18
Book Promotion
Press release, 4 pamphlets, envelope, 3 receipts, mailing labels, 11 letters
1953, 1957
8/1
Lettering Styles
Sketches of wagon details, flyer, magazine article, issue of Territorial Enterprise, issue of Virginia City News
undated
8/2
[Catalog]
Para-Tone catalog
undated
8/3
Meier & Frank Exhibition
Railroad ticket, notes, 3 receipts, 3 newspaper items, 27 letters See also oversize 2012-60
1955-1957
8/4
Oregon State Exhibition 1954
9 newspaper items, exhibit flyer, notes, calendar, catalog, exhibit plans, 26 letters See also oversize 2012-61
1954-1955
8/5
Auto Show and Exhibitions
Exhibition layout, business card, 6 letters
1953
8/6
Wagon Show 1965
Exhibit layout sketches, magazine, newspaper item, exhibit description card
undated
8/7
University of Oregon Exhibition 1953
Notes, magazine, 4 newspaper items, event schedule, 7 letters See also oversize 2012-57
1954-1955
8/8
University of Oregon Wagon Show 1959
Exhibit layout sketches, logistical information, newspaper item See also oversize 2012-57
undated
8/9
U of O Exhibition 1959
Magazine, magazine article, 6 newspaper items, notes, 5 postcards, collection description, 2 receipts, business card, flyer, press release, 11 letters, pamphlet, promotional card
1959-1961
8/10
Wagon Show 1963
Notes, lecture, 7 magazine items, 3 newspaper items, sketches of display details, plan of exhibit, calendar, 6 letters
1959, 1963
8/11
Television and Radio
Notes, newspaper item, 5 television scripts, elementary education guide, 7 letters
1957-1964
8/12
Threshing Equipment
Notes, printed photograph, 2 magazine items
undated
8/13
Transportation—Economics
Newspaper items
undated
8/14
Travel 1970
2 vouchers, receipt, requisition, 4 pamphlets, letter, notes, essay
1970
8/15
Travel & Research Trips
Airline ticket, notes, letter, travel reimbursement request, 2 travel authorization worksheets
1969
8/16
Travel Report 1969
Survey of museums, draft of survey of museums, greeting card, newspaper item, 4 letters
1969
8/17
University Catalog and Publication
Questionnaire, notes, 2 pamphlets, letter
1966
8/18
University History
Legislative mandate, letter, newspaper item
1969
8/19
Wagons
Notes
undated
8/20
Wagon Manufacture Graph
Graph, chart, notes, explanation
undated
8/21
Wheel
Postcard, notes, book dust cover, definition, newspaper item, magazine item, 3 reports
undated
8/22
Dr. Willard
Filmstrip guide, radio commentary transcript (excerpt), letter, list of Collins' reviews and publications
1970
8/23
Smithsonian Institution
List, 4 pamphlets, 18 letters
1957-1970
8/24
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
guide
undated
9/1
Ford Museum
2 guides, 3 pamphlets, notes, printed photograph, postcard, 3 letters
1968-1969
9/2
Oregon Historical Society
2 pamphlets, note, business card, 32 letters, seminar schedule, OHS information sheet
1965-1971
9/3
Museums (Fixtures, etc.)
Magazine, newspaper item, 3 magazine items
undated
9/4
Museums, General
Notes, postcard, 2 magazine items, 3 newspaper items, 10 pamphlets, 24 letters
1953-1969
9/5
Amon Carter Museum of Western Art
Magazine article
undated
9/6
Douglas Co. Museum
Postcard, letter
1970
9/7
California Beaches and Parks
3 pamphlets, brochure, magazine item, Dufur pioneer meeting notice
undated
9/8
California Parks Brochures (Dup)
Postcard, notes, 19 brochures
undated
9/9
Jacksonville Museum
6 letters, note
1967
9/10
Klamath County Museum
Pamphlet, letter
undated
9/11
Jung Museum
Inventory, 3 pamphlets, 3 newspaper items, acquisition form, Wesley Jung biographical data
undated
9/12
Lane County Historian
Pamphlet, journal, essay, general Collins information
undated
9/13
Maritime Museum
2 newspaper items, 3 newsletters, 10 letters
1953-1969
9/14
New York State Historical Association,
Cooperstown seminar guide
undated
9/15
Oakland Museum
Magazine item
undated
9/16
Oregon Historical Society—Historical Properties Committee
Stationery (Lane County Historical Society), envelope, 9 newspaper items, 4 letters, 2 survey forms, committee minutes, "visual appraisal", report, agenda, urban design study
1970
9/17
Portland Art Museum
Journal, museum guide, 8 letters
1968-1969
9/18
Department of Interior
9 letters, notes
1963-1964
9/19
San Mateo Historical Museum
Letter
1969
9/20
St. Louis Westward Expansion Museum
Magazine item
undated
9/21
Shelburne Museum
Pamphlet, catalog, inventory, 3 letters, label, advertisement
1969
9/22
[Construction History]
Bound volume including loose sheet with graph of construction and some business cards
undated
9/23
[Book]
Text for Collins' book, Horse Power Days
undated

Series V::  Research and Clippings , ca. 1965-1970Return to Top

1.5 cubic feet.

Notebooks containing contact addresses, record of wagon constructions, sketches and notes. Index cards, arranged alphabetically, with wagon details and specifications.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
10/1
Scrapbook
Contents of scrapbook
undated
10/2
Addresses—Wagon Notes
Notes
undated
10/3
Miscellaneous
2 photographs, 3 letters, sketches of display details, 3 page narrative, store scrip, 2 magazine articles, 2 exhibit description cards
1969-1970
Exhibit description cards
undated
Box/Folder
10/4
Covered Wagon & Buckboard
See also oversize 2012-6, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 11
undated
10/5
U.S. Army Escort Wagon
See also oversize 2012-53, boxes 12 & 3, and box 2 folder 1
undated
10/6
Tank Wagon
See also oversize 2012-47, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 27
undated
10/7
Header Box
undated
10/8
Bobsled
See also oversize 2012-46, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 21
undated
10/9
Orchard Wagon
undated
10/10
Cutter
See also oversize 2012-63, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 3
undated
10/11
Express Wagon
See also oversize 2012-20, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 22
undated
10/12
Gooseneck Dray
See also oversize 2012-27, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 30
undated
10/13
Governess Cart
See also oversize 2012-28, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 4
undated
10/14
Logging Wagon
See also oversize 2012-33, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 10
undated
10/15
Fuel Wagon
See also oversize 2012-23, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 18
undated
10/16
Lumber Wagon
See also oversize 2012-36, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 9
undated
10/17
"Roll Off" Lumber Wagon
See also oversize 2012-34, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 10
undated
10/18
Wool Wagon
undated
10/19
Rural Free Delivery Wagon
undated
10/20
Canopy Top Surrey
See also oversize 2012-41, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folders 26 & 36
undated
10/21
Barouche (American Caleche)
See also oversize 2012-12, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 5
undated
10/22
Conestoga
See also oversize 2012-2, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 25
undated
10/23
Red River Cart
See also oversize 2012-39, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 18
undated
10/24
Freight Wagon
See also oversize 2012-22, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 16
undated
10/25
Stick Wagon
See also oversize 2012-15, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 2
undated
10/26
Dump Wagon
See also oversize 2012-13, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 32
undated
10/27
Wheeled Scraper
See also oversize 2012-43, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 29
undated
10/28
Civil War Cannon
See also oversize 2012-25, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 22
undated
10/29
Balloon Gas Generator Wagons
See also oversize 2012-9, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 4
undated
10/30
Top Buggy
undated
10/31
Road Coach
See also oversize 2012-40 and boxes 12 & 13
undated
10/32
Hearse
See also oversize 2012-51, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 13
undated
10/33
Farm Wagon
See also oversize 2012-10 and boxes 12 & 13
undated
10/34
Mud Wagon
undated
11/1
Spring Sleigh
See also oversize 2012-45, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 4
undated
11/2
Colonial Sleigh
undated
11/3
Hook & Ladder Truck
See also oversize 2012-32, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 20
undated
11/4
Hose Wagon
See also oversize 2012-24, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 21
undated
11/5
Sprinkler Wagon
See also oversize 2012-42, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folders 24 & 30
undated
11/6
Wagonette
See also oversize 2012-48, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folders 28 & 33
undated
11/7
Medicine Wagon
See also oversize 2012-55, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 13
undated
11/8
Salesman's Sample Wagon
See also oversize 2012-16, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 28
undated
11/9
Milk Wagon
See also oversize 2012-35 and boxes 12 & 13
undated
11/10
Meat Packer's Wagon
See also oversize 2012-21 and boxes 12 & 13
undated
11/11
Brewery Wagon
See also oversize 2012-7, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 8
undated
11/12
Ice Wagon
See also oversize 2012-31, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 7
undated
11/13
Physician's Phaeton
See also oversize 2012-38, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 15
undated
11/14
Break
See also oversize 2012-11, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 9
undated
11/15
Brooklyn Delivery Wagon
See also oversize 2012-18 and boxes 12 & 13
undated
11/16
Baggage & Transfer Truck
undated
11/17
Grain Box
See also oversize 2012-29, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 5
undated
11/18
Sheep Camp Wagon
See also oversize 2012-44, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 5
undated
11/19
Concord Coach
See also oversize 2012-1, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 1
undated
11/20
National Park Coach
See also oversize 2012-52, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 32
undated
11/21
"C" or Eight-Spring Victoria
See also oversize 2012-65, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 6
undated
11/22
Rockaway
See also oversize 2012-3, boxes 12 & 13, and box 2 folder 19
undated
11/23
Hotel Bus
See also oversize 2012-54, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 7
undated
11/24
Brougham
See also oversize 2012-8, boxes 12 & 13, and box 1 folder 10
undated
11/25
Hansom Cab
See also oversize 2012-30, boxes 12 & 13, and box 3 folder 15
undated
Box/Folder
11/26-11/27
Notebook
undated
11/28
Telephone Address Book
undated
11/29
Notebook
undated
11/30
Log Book
undated
11/31
Scrapbook
undated
12/1
Wagon Specifications, undated.
Index cards.
undated
13/1
Wagon Specifications, undated.
Index cards.
undated

Series VI::  Reference copies of Collins's drawings , undatedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
Oversize/66
Reference Reproductions.
2012-1 through 2012-8, 2012-9
undated
Oversize/67
Reference Reproductions.
2012-11 through 2012-20
undated
Oversize/68
Reference Reproductions.
2012-21 through 2012-30
undated
Oversize/69
Reference Reproductions.
2012-31 through 2012-40
undated
Oversize/70
Reference Reproductions.
2012-41 through 2012-50
undated
Oversize/71
Reference Reproductions.
2012-51 through 2012-55, 2012-65
undated
Negatives
undated
Box/Folder
14/1
Negative—2012-1.
undated
14/2
Negative—2012-2—1 of 2.
undated
14/3
Negative—2012-2—2 of 2.
undated
14/4
Negative—2012-6.
undated
14/5
Negative—2012-7.
undated
14/6
Negative—2012-8.
undated
14/7
Negative—2012-16.
undated
14/8
Negative—2012-21—1 of 2.
undated
14/9
Negative—2012-21—2 of 2.
undated
14/10
Negative—2012-27.
undated
14/11
Negative—2012-28.
undated
14/12
Negative—2012-32.
undated
14/13
Negative—2012-33.
undated
14/14
Negative—2012-36.
undated
14/15
Negative—2012-49.
undated
14/16
Negative—2012-50—1 of 2.
undated
14/17
Negative—2012-50—2 of 2.
undated
14/18
Negative—2012-55.
undated
15/1
Negatives.
2012-1(4), 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26(2), 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 65

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Carriages and carts —West (U.S.)—Models.
  • Horse-drawn vehicles —West (U.S.)—Models.
  • Models and modelmaking.
  • Wagons —West (U.S.)—Models.

Personal Names

  • Collins, Ivan, 1906-1971

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings.
  • Correspondence
  • Drawings.
  • Negatives.
  • Scale drawings.
  • Scrapbooks.

Processed by Jim Labosier
2003

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