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Joseph Hornung papers, 1872-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hornung, Joseph
- Title
- Joseph Hornung papers
- Dates
- 1872-1919 (inclusive)18721919
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2234
- Summary
- Joseph Hornung immigrated to Oregon from Germany in 1872. He became keeper of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in 1884. Papers include emigration and citizenship documents, a certified copy of a marriage return, and appointment documents and a letter related to Hornung's service at the lighthouse.
- 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, German
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Joseph Hornung immigrated to Oregon from Germany in 1872. He became keeper of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in 1884.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of Joseph Hornung include emigration documents from Germany, 1872, in German, with translation by Carl F. Nitz; a certificate of membership in the Vigilance Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the Portland Fire Department; citizenship documents, 1884 and 1919; and a certified copy, dated 1919, of an 1888 marriage return for Joseph and Louise Wilhelm. Also included are items related to Hornung's service at the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, including documents from May 1884 and November 1885 appointing Hornung to first assistant keeper, acting keeper, and then keeper of the lighthouse; and a letter to Hornung concerning repairs to the landing bridge.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Joseph Hornung papers, Mss 2234, 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
- German Americans--Oregon
- Lighthouse keepers--Oregon--Tillamook
Personal Names
- Hornung, Joseph
Form or Genre Terms
- legal documents
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Nitz, Carl (translator)
