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Excavation of the "Shanghai" tunnels photographic collection, 1980 June 3

Overview of the Collection

Title
Excavation of the "Shanghai" tunnels photographic collection
Dates
1980 June 3 (inclusive)
Quantity
.02 cubic feet (19 photographs in 2 folders and 3 negatives)
Collection Number
Org. Lot 468
Summary
16 color and 3 black and white photographs and 3 negatives, 3 June 1980, of an excavation of a segment of the "Shanghai" tunnels in Portland, Oregon.
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 to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
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Historical Note

The "Shanghai tunnels" beneath the city of Portland, Oregon, date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are believed to have been used for kidnapping men who were forced into service on ships.

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Content Description

16 color and 3 black and white photographs and 3 negatives, 3 June 1980, of an excavation of a segment of the "Shanghai" tunnels in Portland, Oregon, taken during routine road repair.

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Other Descriptive Information

Material in this collection formerly designated Photo File #1619.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

Excavation of the "Shanghai" Tunnels Photographic Collection, Org. Lot 468, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Photo Acc. # 980D131

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Subject Terms

  • Roads -- Maintenance and repair -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs.
  • Shanghaiing -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs.
  • Tunnels -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs. -- aat
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