Columbus Day Storm collection, 1962-1965
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Columbus Day Storm collection
- Dates
- 1962-1965 (inclusive)19621965
- Quantity
- 0.17 cubic feet, (4 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1058
- Summary
- Collection includes materials relating to the Columbus Day Storm in Portland, Oregon, on October 12, 1962, and its aftermath.
- 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
Historical Note
The Columbus Day Storm hit the Pacific Northwest on October 12, 1962, causing more than 45 fatalities in Oregon, Washington, and California.
Content Description
Collection includes newspaper and magazine articles, 1962-1965, about the Columbus Day Storm in Portland, Oregon, on October 12, 1962, and its aftermath; contemporary printed material, 1962; and personal accounts of the storm, 1962.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Columbus Day Storm collection, Mss 1058, 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.
