Inventory of the Modern Methods of Loading Logs Brochure and Photographs, circa 1904
Descriptive Summary
Abstract: The American Hoist & Derrick Company, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, became a top manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment.
The collection includes a photocopy of an advertising brochure for American Hoist and Derrick Company and 4 photographic prints of equipment illustrated in the brochure. The brochure was printed in 1904 and contains 58 pages of text and pictures.
Title: Modern Methods of Loading Logs Brochure and Photographs, circa 1904
Creator: American Hoist & Derrick Company
Repository: Forest History Society Library and Archives
Call Number: 2009-001
Language of Material: Material in English
Extent: 0.25 linear feet (4 photographs, 1 brochure)
Historical Note
The American Hoist & Derrick Company, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, became a top manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment. Begun as The American Manufacturing Company, the company changed its name to American Hoist and Derrick Company in 1892. American Hoist & Derrick began in 1885. In 1905, the company became international with the construction of Yokohama Warehouse in Japan. American Hoist & Derrick equipment was used in major construction projects, such as the Panama Canal and Mount Rushmore.
By 1988, the company's name had changed to Amdura.
Collection Overview
The collection includes a photocopy of an advertising brochure for American Hoist and Derrick Company and 4 photographic prints of equipment illustrated in the brochure. The brochure was printed in 1904 and contains 58 pages of text and pictures.
Collection Arrangement
- Advertising Brochure and Photographs, circa 1904
Subject Headings
- American Hoist & Derrick Company
- Hoisting -- Pictorial works
- Hoisting machinery -- Photographs
- Log transportation -- Advertising
- Logging -- Equipment and supplies -- Advertising
- Logging -- Equipment and supplies -- Photographs
- Machinery industry -- Advertising
- Marchinery industry -- Minnesota
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Advertising Brochure and Photographs, circa 1904.
- Advertising Brochure, 1904
- Photographs, circa 1904
- Includes 4 photographic prints.
Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Modern Methods of Loading Logs Brochure and Photographs, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.
Processing Information
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Encoded by Amanda Ross, June 2009
Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.
