ohy_mss2879.xml Guide to the James H. Polhemus diary Polhemus (James H.) diary Oregon Historical Society Research Library 2012

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-15. Finding aid is written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Oregon Historical Society Research Library James H. Polhemus diary Polhemus, James Henry, 1887- Mss 2879 0.12 cubic feet 1 folder in shared box 1936 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. English

Collection is open for research.

Lib. Acc. 19948.

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.

James H. Polhemus diary, Mss 2879, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Diary, 1 volume, 1936, primarily regarding James Polhemus's business activities.

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Polhemus, James Henry, 1887---Diaries Port of Portland (Or.) Engineering--Oregon--Portland Diaries Portland diaries