Records of the cargo ship Olive S. Southard, 1881-1889
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Olive S. Southard (Ship)
- Title
- Records of the cargo ship Olive S. Southard
- Dates
- 1881-1889 (inclusive)18811889
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic feet, (1 legal document case)
- Collection Number
- Coll 991
- Summary
- The Olive S. Southard was a cargo ship that was active in the 1880s, shipping goods to and from Portland, Oregon; its captain was M. H. Walker (1836-1899). Records include correspondence and financial documents.
- 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 Olive S. Southard was a wooden cargo ship that transported goods to and from Portland, Oregon, in the 1880s. It often shipped lumber. Its captain was M. H. Walker (1836-1899).
Sources: Articles and advertisements in the Oregonian, 1881-1888; census and vital records on Ancestry.com; obituary in the Biddeford Daily Journal, April 7, 1899.
Content Description
The collection consists of records of the cargo ship Olive S. Southard, including correspondence to and from its captain, M. H. Walker, and financial documents. Much of the correspondence written by Walker is addressed to the firm T. J. Southard & Son of Richmond, Maine, while many of the letters to Walker are from the firm Taylor, Young & Co. of Portland, Oregon. Financial records include bills of lading, receipts, and canceled checks. Other records include a complaint that Walker filed in Astoria, Oregon; a report for an inspection of the ship; and an 1887 certificate that includes the names of the ship's crew.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Records of the cargo ship Olive S. Southard, Coll 991, 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
- Cargo ships--19th century
Personal Names
- Walker, M. H. (Melville Hartley), 1836-1899--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Olive S. Southard (Ship)--Records and correspondence
- T. J. Southard & Son (Richmond, Me.)--Records and correspondence
- Taylor, Young & Co. (Portland, Or.)--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- financial records
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Walker, M. H. (Melville Hartley), 1836-1899 (correspondent)
Corporate Names
- Taylor, Young & Co. (Portland, Or.) (correspondent)
