Robert B. Ross Collection of Maritime Photographs and Other Material circa 1895-1961 1910-1942

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Robert B. Ross Collection of Maritime Photographs and Other Material circa 1895-1961 1910-1942

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv83810

The collection consists largely of photographs of sailing ships, tugboats and steamships related to Ross's career as Chief Engineer on various vessels.

2 boxes; .84 cubic feet

eng,

Museum of History & Industry Sophie Frye Bass Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6379473

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