James H. Polhemus diary, 1936
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Polhemus, James Henry, 1887-
- Title
- James H. Polhemus diary
- Dates
- 193619361936
- Quantity
- 0.12 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2879
- Summary
- James H. Polhemus (born 1887) was the chief engineer and general manager of the Port of Portland, 1923-1936. Collection consists of a diary primarily regarding his business activities.
- 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 Note
James H. Polhemus (born 1887) was the chief engineer and general manager of the Port of Portland, 1923-1936. He rebuilt and modernized the Portland drydocks, helped secure the site for the Swan Island Airport and founded the Portland Dredging Company, 1928-1930.
Content Description
Diary, 1 volume, 1936, primarily regarding James Polhemus's business activities.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
James H. Polhemus diary, Mss 2879, 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 Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineering--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Polhemus, James Henry, 1887---Diaries
Corporate Names
- Port of Portland (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- diaries
