Steamer Harvest Queen plans, circa 1878-1950

Overview of the Collection

Title
Steamer Harvest Queen plans
Dates
circa 1878-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 4032
Summary
Plans related to the sternwheel steamboat Harvest Queen, originally designed by John Gates. They include a side view; a deck plan; a plan of the cabin, texas, and pilot house; and a lines plan taken from a model by Gates. It is unknown whether these plans are original or are later replicas. Also included in the collection is a photocopy of a Harvest Queen plan dated August 1900, showing top and side views of the steamer.
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of plans related to the sternwheel steamboat Harvest Queen, originally designed by John Gates. Plans include four sheets on waxed linen, with photocopy versions of each. These plans consist of a side view; a deck plan; a plan of the cabin, texas, and pilot house; and a lines plan taken from a model by Gates. These plans are stamped "Oregon Historical Society - Portland, Oregon / from collection of L. C. Hosford."; it is unknown whether they are original or are later replicas. Also included in the collection is a photocopy of a Harvest Queen plan showing top and side views of the steamer, with some areas on the top view labeled "New work." Handwritten text on the plan reads: "OR & N Co. [Oregon Railway and Navigation Co.] ship yard August 1900 / P. Carstens."

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Steamer Harvest Queen plans, Mss 4032, 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

Processing Note

Collection was previously designated Mss 4032-1. Collection was titled "Steamship Harvest Queen plans" prior to November 2022.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Naval architecture--Designs and plans
  • Steamboats--Oregon--Design and construction

Corporate Names

  • Harvest Queen (Steamboat)--Designs and plans

Form or Genre Terms

  • ships plans

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Gates, John, 1829-1888 (architect)