Damon Trout reminiscences, circa 1954-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Trout, Damon, 1903-1980.
Title
Damon Trout reminiscences
Dates
circa 1954-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
.04 cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1509
Summary
Reminiscences of Damon Trout, 99 pp, ca. 1954-1980, recounting his early days as a seaman on ships between Portland, Oregon and the far east, 1919-1923, his childhood in Oakland and Portland, Oregon and a world trip in 1952. Damon Trout (1903-1980) was the owner of "Damon's Hideaway" and founder of Marine Electrical and Electrical Construction Company.
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

This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Damon Trout (1903-1980) was the owner of "Damon's Hideaway" and founder of Marine Electrical and Electrical Construction Company.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Reminiscences of Damon Trout, 99 pp, ca. 1954-1980, recounting his early days as a seaman on ships between Portland, Oregon and the far east, 1919-1923, his childhood in Oakland and Portland, Oregon and a world trip in 1952. Includes descriptions of life at sea, China, Japan, Philippines and Russia.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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 the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Damon Trout reminiscences, Mss 1509, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Lib. Acc. # 15651

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Merchant mariners -- Biography.
  • Voyages around the world -- 20th century.

Family Names

  • Trout, Damon, -- 1903-1980 -- Biography.

Geographical Names

  • China -- Description and travel -- 20th century.
  • Japan -- Description and travel -- 20th century.
  • Philippines -- Description and travel -- 20th century.
  • Russia -- Description and travel -- 20th century.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Reminiscenses. -- aat