Log book of the ship Beaver, 1811-1817
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beaver (Flat-bottomed ship)
- Title
- Log book of the ship Beaver
- Dates
- 1811-1817 (inclusive)18111817
1811 December-1812 July (bulk)1811-121812-07 - Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 809
- Summary
- Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, with most entries made during a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812. The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.
- 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 Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.
Content Description
Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, primarily on a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812, but with some entries dated 1814 and 1817. Includes photocopy and typescript summary.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Preservation photocopies included in collection.
Preferred Citation
Log book of the ship Beaver, Mss 809, Oregon Historical Society.
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
- Fur trade--Oregon--19th century
- Voyages to the Pacific coast
Corporate Names
- Beaver (Flat-bottomed ship)
- Pacific Fur Company
Form or Genre Terms
- ships' logs
