Log book of the ship Beaver

Log book of the ship Beaver, 1811-1817

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Beaver (Flat-bottomed ship)
Title: Log book of the ship Beaver
Dates: 1811-1817 (inclusive)
18111817

1811 December-1812 July (bulk)
1811-121812-07
Quantity: 0.1 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
Collection Number: Mss 809
Summary: Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, with most entries made during a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812. The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, primarily on a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812, but with some entries dated 1814 and 1817. Includes photocopy and typescript summary.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Preservation photocopies included in collection.

Preferred Citation

Log book of the ship Beaver, Mss 809, Oregon Historical Society.

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.

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