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Stillwater Canal Corporation Log Scale Book

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0648

Scope and Contents

Log scaling book for the Stillwater Canal Corp. Shows how much lumber and for whom it was scaled. Also shows some log brands. This possibly reflects the boom operation in the Stillwater River opposite the present University of Maine.

Dates

  • Creation: 1854-1864

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

The Stillwater Canal Corporation was located in Orono and operated between 1854 and 1865.

Extent

1 ledger (14 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Came with Charles J. Dunn collection as a gift.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Stillwater Canal Corporation Log Scale Book
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686