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Steamship Oneonta plans, circa 1863-circa 1950

Overview of the Collection

Title
Steamship Oneonta plans
Dates
circa 1863-circa 1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 shared oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 4044
Summary
Plans for a sidewheel steamer, Oneonta. The plans may be a depiction of the steamer Oneonta built in 1863 and operated by the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, but features in the plans differ from photographs of that steamboat. It is unknown whether the plans are originals or are later reproductions. The drawings consist of a top view, a side view, and a plan of the pilot house and rooms.
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
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Content Description

Plans of a sidewheel steamer, Oneonta. The plans may be a depiction of the steamer Oneonta built in 1863 and operated by the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, but features in the plans differ from contemporary photographs of that steamboat. It is unknown whether the drawings are originals or later reproductions. The drawings consist of 3 plans on 1 sheet: a top view, a side view, and a plan of the pilot house and rooms. Sheet is stamped: "Oregon Historical Society - Portland, Oregon / from collection of L. C. Hosford."

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

The plans are viewable online in OHS Digital Collections.

Preferred Citation

Steamship Oneonta plans, Mss 4044, 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.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Plans were previously designated Mss 4044-1.

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Subject Terms

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

Corporate Names

  • Oneonta (Steamship)--Designs and plans

Form or Genre Terms

  • ships plans
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