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Leslie G. Ehmann papers, 1941-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ehmann, Leslie G., -1984
- Title
- Leslie G. Ehmann papers
- Dates
- 1941-1984 (inclusive)19411984
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic feet, (2 document cases and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2598
- Summary
- Leslie G. Ehmann attended Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, joined Esco Corp. in 1936, served as an engineer and designer, and retired in 1971. He also designed lift truck components for Hyster Company. Collection includes catalogs, specifications and price lists for Esco and Hyster products, 1941-1984, including lift trucks, logging equipment, rigging equipment and swage presses; patents; and plans for an adjustable rubber coupling.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Leslie G. Ehmann was born in Fresno, California and came to Portland, Oregon, in 1914. He attended Benson Polytechnic High School, joined Esco Corp. in 1936, served as an engineer and designer, and retired in 1971. He designed lift truck components for Hyster Company.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes catalogs, specifications and price lists for Esco and Hyster products, 1941-1984, including lift trucks, logging equipment, rigging equipment and swage presses; patents; and plans for an adjustable rubber coupling, 2 drawings on 1 sheet, 55.8 x 86 cm., 1953.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Leslie G. Ehmann papers, Mss 2598, 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
- Industrial equipment
- Logging--Equipment and supplies
Corporate Names
- Esco Corporation
- Hyster Company
Form or Genre Terms
- drawings (visual works)
- patents
- sales catalogs
- specifications
