OHYMSS1600.xml Guide to the Willamette Iron and Steel Company records circa 1902-1944 Willamette Iron and Steel Company records Oregon Historical Society Research Library 2012
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Willamette Iron and Steel Company records Willamette Iron and Steel Company Mss 1600 184 cubic feet 81 record cartons; 1 document case; 1 small telescoping box; 1 large telescoping box; 1 flat box (16x20); 1 flat box (20x24); 17 rectangular tubes; loose and rolled plans in flat files circa 1902-1944 Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944. Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, in 1865, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. It changed names several times and was variously known as Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation, Willamette Iron and Steel Company, and Wisco. English .

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In 1865, the Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. In 1904, after moving from its downtown location to the waterfront, the company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. In 1946, the company was sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. Later, the company was also known as Wisco.

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Willamette Iron and Steel Company records, Mss 1600, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Collection includes business documents and plans, circa 1902-1944.

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