Sidney J. Harris oral history recording on his experiences as a riverboat captain

Title

Sidney J. Harris oral history recording on his experiences as a riverboat captain

Description

An audio recording of an oral history of Sidney J. Harris, sternwheeler riverboat captain on the Columbia and Willamette towing logs and ships from 1913 until retirement in approximately 1955. Harris operated a Stern Weaver from Astoria or Cascade Locks down carrying crates and logs. It took around 13 men to operate a single ship during a trip. Running into things, going onto the ground, sinking were all part of the job.

Creator

Harris, Sidney J.

Is Part Of

Ellis Lucia papers

Subject

Portland (Or.) -- History

Place

Portland (Or.)

Extent

1 sound cassette (33 min.)

Language

English

Identifier

PUA_OH_32

Rights

In Copyright
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Source

Pacific University Archives

Contributor

Lucia, Ellis

Format

Audiocassettes

Type

Sound