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Columbia Rediviva collection

  • Mss 957
  • Collection
  • 1785-1852

The collection consists of correspondence, journals, ship logs, administrative records, and ink sketches relating to the ship Columbia Rediviva. A mix of original materials and reproductions are present. Among the originals are: the journal of John Hoskins, written during the Columbia's journey around the world in 1791-1792; the journal of George Barrell, 1806, written on board the brig Venus from Boston to Malaga, and on the schooner Louisiana from Malaga to New York; Barrell's account of stores on board the Columbia, 1792-1793; letters of Joseph Barrell to Samuel Webb, 1785-1801, and to John Hoskins, 1790; letters from Colburn Barrell and Robert Haswell, 1801; owner's accounts, 1787-1793; accounts of the Columbia and Lady Washington, 1787-1790; receipts; and four ink sketches by George Davidson depicting incidents in the voyages of the Columbia.

The reproductions held in this collection include the journals of Robert Haswell and Owen Smith, 1787-1789; and a file of receipts and other papers concerning outfitting of the Columbia, 1790 (on microfilm). Also included are publications of Robert Gray's wife Martha's petition to congress for a pension and memorial, 1848-1852.

Cross section of Steamship Hassalo

Drawing of the cross section of the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. Drawing includes the cabin, skylight, freight deck, state rooms, and gangways. Plans were drawn or collected by L. C. Hosford. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

Plan of Freight Deck, Steamship Hassalo

Plan of the Freight Deck on the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

Drawing of the Steamship Hassalo

Drawing of the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

Lines taken from the model of the O. R. & N. Co.'s stern wheel steam boat Hassalo

Drawing of lines taken from the Steamship Hassalo, constructed circa 1850-1888. Text at the top of the plan reads, "Lines taken from the model of the O. R. & N. Co's stern wheel steam boat "Hassalo" model by John Gates scale 1/4" to 1 foot." Includes cross section from 13 to the stern and cross sections from 12 to bow. "Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon from collection of L. C. Hosford," stamped on plan. It is unknown whether the plans are original drawings or later reproductions.

Steamship R. R. Thompson plan of freight deck lowerhouse, skylight, and texas

Plans for the freight deck lowerhouse, skylight, and texas on the Steamship R. R. Thompson. Text at the top of the plan reads, "Plan of Freight deck lower house, sky light and Texas. O. R. and N. company's steamer, "R. R. Thompson," Designed by John Gates. Scale 1/4" to 1 foot." Plans were likely drawn or collected by L. C. Hosford. It is unknown whether the plans are original or are later reproductions.

Steamship R. R. Thompson plan of cabin deck

Plans for the cabin deck of the Steamship R. R. Thompson. Plan shows the ladies' cabin, gentlemens' cabin, dining room, pantry, mail room, bar, office, and wash room. Plans were likely drawn or collected by L. C. Hosford. It is unknown whether the plans are original or are later reproductions.

SP&S train passing a docked ship

Photograph of an SP&S train traveling next to a large body of water, possibly the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. The train passes a port where a ship is docked. The ship's masts have all been taken down. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Credit line: Weister Co., Portland, Ore."

Weister Company

Three-masted ship on Willamette River, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a three-masted ship moored on the Willamette River in Portland. In the background is a bridge, possibly the 1894 Burnside Bridge. The view is probably toward the north. The ship may also be depicted in image Nos. 373G0433, 373G0434, and 373G0435. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Crown of Seville moored in Portland

Photograph showing a ship, the Crown of Seville, moored at a pier on the Willamette River in Portland. The text “S. S. Crown of Seville” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0128. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Steamship Harpalyce

Photograph showing the steamer Harpalyce moored at a dock. Next to the ship are men walking on timber floating in the water. The number 152 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The number 403 was also written on the negative, then crossed out. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Steamship Monadnock moored at Crown Mills dock in Portland

Photograph showing the steamer Monadnock, based in Bristol, moored at the Crown Mills dock on the Willamette River in Portland. The number 147 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The text “#99” was etched onto the negative but then crossed out. The text “S. S. Monadnock, Bristol” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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