Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation photographic collection circa 1942-1945

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Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation photographic collection circa 1942-1945

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv07415

161 black and white photographs, ca. 1942-1945, of the shipyards, workers and ships of the Oregon Shipbuilding corporation, including an album on the all-woman launch of the S.S. Nehalem. Originally built by Todd and Kaiser, the yards first had eight ways, later increased to 11 to meet the demand for Liberty and Victory ships.

.08 cubic feet (161 photographs in 7 folders)

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365159

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Nehalem (Ship)

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Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

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Henry J. Kaiser Company

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Atkeson, Ray, photographer.

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Originally built by Todd and Kaiser, the yards first had eight ways, later increased to 11 to meet the demand for Liberty and Victory ships. From the guide to the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation photographic collection, circa 1942-1945, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...